NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Ohio Valley Conference has announced that Autumn Bax from Lindenwood women's volleyball was named the OVC Freshman of the Week after her performances at the Lindenwood Invitational and against the University of Missouri.

Bax started all three matches at right-side for the Lions helping Lindenwood go 2-1 including two victories at home over Southern Illinois-Carbondale and Austin Peay. She had 32 kills last week with an average of 2.67 per set. Only Nyah Wilson (35) had more kills than Bax.

On Friday, Bax had a career-high 18 kills against SIU while hitting .455 with only three attack errors during a five set win. Bax had the second most attacks on the team during the match with 33 and led the team in hitting percentage. She had a team-high seven kills in a set two victory.

Against Austin Peay, Bax put up seven kills in a three set win to close out the Lindenwood Invitational. She was one of three Lions to have over seven kills against the Governors. After the tournament, Bax was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Bax's week came to a close at Missouri where she had seven kills against the SEC opponent. Lindenwood was able to take a set from the Tigers becoming just the second OVC team to win a set against a Power Four school this season.

Lindenwood will be back in action this weekend at the Kangaroo Classic in Kansas City, Mo. The Lions will face-off against UMKC, Bradley and Montana. For more information go to lindenwoodlions.com.