VALDOSTA, Ga - Valdosta State women's volleyball senior libero/defensive specialist Eimy Negron Domenech has been named the D2VB Stats South Region Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 19-25 after recording 81 digs in three matches.

D2VB Stats selects a Player of the Week in each of the eight NCAA Division II regions as well as one National Player of the Week, all based on performances as evidenced by the Division II box scores.

The San Juan, Puerto Rico native helped the Blazers go 2-1 during the week with 27 digs per match on average. Negron Domenech's defensive efforts continue to see her as one of the top players in the nation at her position, currently sitting fourth in the NCAA Division II in digs per set.

Negron Domenech's best match of the year so far was in the five-set win over Mississippi Christian on Sunday, Oct. 25 where she had a match high 35 digs to lead the Blazers to victory. Her performance as the back row anchor of the Valdosta State defense was key in their homecoming match.

Through the 2026 season Negron Domenech has been the defensive leader for the Blazers, consistently making the key back row plays and helping Valdosta State in the Gulf South Conference.

Negron Domenech's regional recognition underscores her ongoing influence as the Blazers continue their push for the postseason.


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