ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University outside hitter Deklan Wingo has been named the Independent Volleyball Association (IVA) Defensive Player of the Week.

Wingo, a sophomore from Chester, Virginia, led the Pioneers to a 1-1 record last week and averaged 3.38 kills, 2.38 digs and 0.38 blocks per set.

He accounted seven kills and five digs against North Greenville. He followed with a career-high 20 kills with a .308 hitting percentage in Tusculum's 3-2 win over Emmanuel. He also recorded a career-best 14 digs in the victory.

On the season, Wingo has totaled 150 kills, 20 service aces, 73 digs, and 36 total blocks.

Tusculum (6-12, 1-3 IVA) has won three of its last four matches and will host Fort Valley State for Senior Night, this Friday at 6 p.m. from Pioneer Arena.