Maya Van Heyst was named American Conference Setter of the Week on Monday, giving Florida Atlantic volleyball its first American weekly award of the season. The honor is the first career American weekly award for Van Heyst. The announcement was made by the league office on Sept. 14, 2026.
Van Heyst helped Florida Atlantic against No. 10 Florida, Troy and Dayton. She recorded a team-best 145 assists across the three matches while averaging 11.15 assists per set. She also totaled 25 digs, averaging 1.92 digs per set, along with 10 kills and six service aces.
Against No. 10 Florida on Friday, Van Heyst recorded 32 assists, 12 digs, five kills and one block. The performance marked her fourth double-double of the season. She followed with a career-best 58 assists, six digs and five kills in Florida Atlantic’s win over Troy on Saturday.
Van Heyst closed the weekend against Dayton on Sunday with 55 assists, seven digs and two service aces. Florida Atlantic will host the Owls Paradise Classic on Sept. 18-19. Alabama State and Stetson are scheduled to participate in the event.
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