UA Fort Smith Athletics

Junior libero Emily Tripp was named Heartland Conference Libero of the Week for her performance last week.

Tripp helped lead the Lady Lions to a four-set win over then conference co-leader Dallas Baptist and a sweep of longtime conference nemesis St. Edward's.

Tripp, who is from Bonner Springs, Kan., averaged 7.28 digs per set and also had three assists and five aces in the conference wins.