ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University men's volleyball setter Jaden Bramhall has been named the Independent Volleyball Association (IVA) Defensive Player of the Week, his first career honor.

Bramhall, a freshman from Tucson, Arizona, helped the Pioneers to a Senior Night victory over Fort Valley State. Defensively, he contributed six digs and five total blocks (two solo, three assists). Bramhall added two kills, 45 assists and two service aces to round out his performance.

On the season, Bramhall is averaging .38 kills, 7.43 assists, .24 aces, 1.00 dig, and .60 blocks per set.

The Pioneers (7-12) have their home finale on Wednesday night (Mar. 22) as they look to sweep the season series over Lees-McRae.