ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University men's volleyball middle blocker Shaphar Grant has been named the Independent Volleyball Association (IVA) Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Grant, a senior from Kingston, Jamaica, helped the Pioneers split its weekend Georgia trip. He tallied 15 kills on a .321 hitting percentage with two assists, one service ace, two digs, and 12 total blocks.

At Fort Valley State, Grant recorded 11 kills on a .400 clip with eight blocks (one solo, seven assists), followed by four kills and four blocks (one solo, three assists) at Morehouse the next afternoon.

On the season, Grant is averaging 1.91 kills per set on a .318 rate and .85 blocks per set.

The Pioneers (4-11) are in action tonight (Feb. 28) with a short trip to Lees-McRae. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.