ST. LOUIS, Mo. - St. Louis native Maddy Hammack is already having big success in at Missouri Baptist University. In just her first week of competition with the Spartans, the outside hitter was named American Midwest Conference (AMC) Player of the Week after an impressive weekend at the Montreat College Invitational.
Hammack was the leader of the powerful offense for the 14th-ranked Spartans. In just four matches, the junior slammed 59 kills home and also recorded 57 digs to lead the conference in both categories. She also posted two aces and eight blocks.
Hammack was named the Montreat College Invitational Most Valuable Player and was also named the Missouri Baptist Spartan Athlete of the Week in honor of her accomplishments this weekend.
Hammack and the Spartans will enjoy a week off while preparing for the first home match of the season on Tuesday against Benedictine-Springfield. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Carl and Deloris Petty Sports and Recreation Complex.
