JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida Gulf Coast University freshman opposite Maju Hildebrand has been named the ASUN Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday, after leading the Eagles in kills and hitting .511 in a pair of road wins at West Florida and Queens. It is Hildebrand's third Freshman of the Week honor of the season.
 
"We are so proud of Maju for earning this honor for the third time this season," said head coach Thais Baziquetto-Allen. "What stood out this weekend was how efficient she was. She made smart decisions with the ball, took care of it and still found ways to score, and that is a big step for a freshman. When we needed points in the fifth set on Sunday, she wanted the ball and delivered. She has grown so much since August, and we are excited to see her keep getting better as we head into the most important part of our season."
 
Hildebrand totaled a team-high 25 kills (3.13 per set) with just one attack error on 47 swings. She added 26 points (3.25 per set), eight digs and two blocks over eight sets as FGCU won both matches, extending its winning streak to four and clinching a spot in the ASUN Championship, which it will host.
 
Hildebrand leads the Eagles with 265 kills (2.85 per set) and ranks second on the team with 297.5 points. She has reached double-digit kills in 16 of 23 matches this season.
 
FGCU (12-11, 9-4 ASUN) returns to action Saturday, Nov. 14, at Stetson at 6 p.m. ET.
 
2026 ASUN VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 ASUN Volleyball Championship, set for Nov. 19-22 at Alico Arena. FGCU is hosting the league tournament for the fourth straight year and the 10th time overall, with the top six ASUN teams playing in Fort Myers for the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Single-session tickets start at $14, and all-tournament passes start at $30.
 
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