Dunlap's Defense

Kayla Dunlap Earns SEC Nod

A volleyball game in progress at Memorial Gymnasium, with players in orange and gold uniforms actively engaged on the court.A volleyball game in progress at Memorial Gymnasium, with players in orange and gold uniforms actively engaged on the court.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sophomore middle blocker Kayla Dunlap anchored Vanderbilt’s defense with 10 total blocks across two weekend wins as the Commodores held opponents to a .143 hitting percentage.

In the defeat of No. 5 Florida on Sunday, Dunlap posted seven blocks, including two solo blocks, and 11 kills while helping limit the Gators to a season-low .142 hitting percentage. She also contributed five kills, three blocks and two digs in Friday’s victory over Auburn.

The Commodores earned the No. 24 spot in the AVCA Coaches Poll Monday afternoon, marking the first ranked week in Vanderbilt program history.