10/19/2026 2:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Samantha Glenn has been named the United Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, league officials announced today.
It is the first time the senior from Grapevine, Texas has claimed the honor this season.
"Sam is so deserving of this award. She has been such an important part of our back court this season," said Coach Schatow. "Her ability to read opposing hitters is incredible. Very happy for her!"
Glenn anchored the Mavericks' defense over the weekend, recording 27 digs in an away game against North Alabama (Oct. 15) and achieved 33 digs in an away win at West Georgia (Oct. 17). Over the course of the week, Glenn totaled 60 digs.
Glenn ranks third in total digs (367) and fourth in digs per set (4.59).
2026 United Athletic Conference Volleyball Weekly Awards
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Emilee Hill, EKU (Oct. 19)
Reese Ricketts, North Alabama (Oct. 19)
SETTER OF THE WEEK
Rachel Koss, Abilene Christian (Oct. 19)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Samantha Glenn, Jr., UT Arlington (Oct. 19)
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FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Alyssa Todd, Abilene Christian (Oct. 19)
NEXT UP
UTA will return home to the College Park Center for Dig Pink vs. Tarleton State on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. CT.
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It is the first time the senior from Grapevine, Texas has claimed the honor this season.
"Sam is so deserving of this award. She has been such an important part of our back court this season," said Coach Schatow. "Her ability to read opposing hitters is incredible. Very happy for her!"
Glenn anchored the Mavericks' defense over the weekend, recording 27 digs in an away game against North Alabama (Oct. 15) and achieved 33 digs in an away win at West Georgia (Oct. 17). Over the course of the week, Glenn totaled 60 digs.
Glenn ranks third in total digs (367) and fourth in digs per set (4.59).
2026 United Athletic Conference Volleyball Weekly Awards
CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Emilee Hill, EKU (Oct. 19)
Reese Ricketts, North Alabama (Oct. 19)
SETTER OF THE WEEK
Rachel Koss, Abilene Christian (Oct. 19)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Samantha Glenn, Jr., UT Arlington (Oct. 19)
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FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Alyssa Todd, Abilene Christian (Oct. 19)
NEXT UP
UTA will return home to the College Park Center for Dig Pink vs. Tarleton State on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. CT.
FOLLOW THE MAVS
For the latest news on UTA Volleyball, log on to UTAMavs.com or stay connected to the Mavs on social media. Follow the Mavericks on X  @UTAMavsVB, on Instagram @UTAMavsVB and on Facebook at Facebook.com/UTAMavsVB.
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