Sadler Named Modern Woodmen Athlete of the Week

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College athletics is excited to announce the Modern Woodmen of America Student-Athlete of the Week, an award highlighting our great student-athletes on and off the field of play each week. This week's honoree is 'Roo volleyball player Rachel Sadler.

Sadler, a junior from Princeton, had an oustanding opening weekend to help the 'Roo volleyball team start the season with a 4-0 record at the Austin College Classic. Sadler averaged 3.92 kills-per-set in four matches against Arcadia University, New England College, Rhodes College, and Millsaps College, and tied for the second most kills in a single match in Austin College history with 29 in a five-set victory over the Majors. Sadler currently ranks second in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in kills-per-set, while also boasting a .318 hitting percentage and 2.23 digs-per-set. She had a personal weekend-high of 13 digs in the team's 3-0 victory over Rhodes, and also had five service aces over the course of the weekend.

Modern Woodmen of America is proud to recognize and support the ongoing achievements of Austin College student-athletes. Their North Texas Region understands that the pursuit of excellence on and off the field creates a foundation for continued excellence after graduation. For more information about opportunities for careers and internships, go to MWAcareers.org.