Junior Adams repeats as conference player of the week

Though she received her first Big 12 Player of the Week honors just last week, junior middle blocker Rachel Adams has doubled that number.

Adams was named Big 12 Player of the Week for consecutives week after the Longhorns volleyball team swept Colorado and Kansas State last week.

“It was nice, that was my first time being Big 12 Player of the Week, but I can’t become complacent,” Rachel said last week after receiving her first honor. “I just have to keep working hard and keep giving my teammates what they need from me.”

Adams recorded 13 kills in Texas’ 3-0 win against Colorado, committing only one error on 15 swings. She also had two blocks, three digs and an assist.

She completed a team-high 12 kills on 17 swings, along with a career-high 10 blocks and nine block assists in the win against Kansas State.

“Rachael is playing at a very high level right now. She’s very dominant,” head coach Jerritt Elliott said. “Her ability to find herself and make herself available is critical.”

This is the third honor Rachel has received so far this year, as she was named to the all-tournament team at the Nike Big Four Volleyball Classic in September.

“I’ve grown into my position,” Rachel said. “I kind of take a step back sometimes and it is kind of weird to know that I’m one of those players.  I just have to take it and run with it and be what my teammates need.”