BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Katie Bockhorst and Lexie Schauffler of Lindenwood beach volleyball have been named Ohio Valley Conference Pair of the Week, becoming the third LU duo to win the weekly honor this season.

Bockhorst and Schauffler went 2-0 as the No. 4 pair last weekend as Lindenwood defeated Eastern Illinois 5-0 to open conference play on Saturday before sweeping McKendree on Sunday.

The pair won both of their matchups in straight sets, posting scores of 21-9 and 21-12 against the Panthers, and 21-11 and 21-9 against the Bearcats.

Bockhorst and Schauffler are 4-2 overall together this season, all at the No. 4 position.

The Lions are off this weekend before heading to the Sunshine State to compete in the Battle on the Bay in St. Petersburg. Lindenwood opens play against Tusculum at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20th.