Martin Tabbed CAA Defensive Player of the Week
10/12/2026 1:00:00 PM | Volleyball
RICHMOND, Va. – College of Charleston libero Jumana Martin earned Coastal Athletic Association Defensive Player Monday.
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Martin averaged 5.18 digs per set on the backline in Charleston's 3-0 week. The sophomore libero helped hold opponents to a .119 attack percentage in the trio of wins with her 57 total digs last week. In Tuesday's victory over High Point, which was ranked 43rd in the NCAA RPI entering the contest, the sophomore dug out 25 balls and flustered the Panthers in her team's five-set triumph on Tuesday. Martin followed up with 21 digs and six assists in the straight-set win over Hampton on Friday. Martin leads the league with 301 digs and 4.56 per set.
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The sophomore earned her fifth career weekly honor after garnering conference Rookie of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week twice during her freshman campaign.
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Charleston travels north to play Stony Brook Oct. 16 and 17 with both serve times set for noon. Both matches will air live on FloCollege with Friday's match also available through the FloSports Channel on Prime Video.
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For complete coverage of Charleston volleyball, follow us on Facebook (/cofcvolleyball), X (@CofCVolleyball) and Instagram (@cofcvolleyball).
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Martin averaged 5.18 digs per set on the backline in Charleston's 3-0 week. The sophomore libero helped hold opponents to a .119 attack percentage in the trio of wins with her 57 total digs last week. In Tuesday's victory over High Point, which was ranked 43rd in the NCAA RPI entering the contest, the sophomore dug out 25 balls and flustered the Panthers in her team's five-set triumph on Tuesday. Martin followed up with 21 digs and six assists in the straight-set win over Hampton on Friday. Martin leads the league with 301 digs and 4.56 per set.
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The sophomore earned her fifth career weekly honor after garnering conference Rookie of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week twice during her freshman campaign.
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Charleston travels north to play Stony Brook Oct. 16 and 17 with both serve times set for noon. Both matches will air live on FloCollege with Friday's match also available through the FloSports Channel on Prime Video.
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For complete coverage of Charleston volleyball, follow us on Facebook (/cofcvolleyball), X (@CofCVolleyball) and Instagram (@cofcvolleyball).
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