ROME, Ga. - Led by her season-high outing against Salem College (N.C.) this past Wednesday, senior Savannah Hovander propelled the Monarchs to their eighth victory of the season during the five-set midweek thriller, leading to her second USA South Women's Volleyball Player of the Week recognition for 2026 as announced by the league offices on Monday afternoon.
 
Methodist women's volleyball has earned a significant tally of weekly honors for their individual performances on the court, with most prior being freshman Harper Evans earning her third USA South Women's Volleyball Rookie of the Week award this season.
 
In the Monarchs 3-2 victory against Salem (N.C.) this past Wednesday, Hovander would record a season-high mark of 18 kills, with 34 attempts, hitting .412 offensively. Hovander logged one assist, three digs, and three total blocks, leading the Monarchs to a significant victory that will play a crucial role towards the conference standings heading into the postseason. Hovander versus Southern Virginia University this past weekend displayed close to her season-best outing with 14 kills from 28 attempts, hitting .286 on the afternoon, paired with three total blocks defensively.