Miles middle blocker Destinee Evans and setter Alyzia Cola earned weekly awards from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for their performances over the past week.

Evans, a freshman from Fishers, Ind., was named Defensive Player of the Week. Evans anchored Miles' net defense during a 2-1 week, contributing to 13 blocks across 10 sets, including two solo blocks and 11 block assists. She averaged 1.3 blocks per set and recorded five block assists against SIAC regular-season champion Spring Hill. Evans followed with six total blocks, including two solo stops, in a three-set victory over Tuskegee. She also contributed six kills while hitting .500 in the regular-season finale.

Cola, a freshman from Kenner, La., was named Newcomer of the Week. She finished with 87 assists, 23 digs, eight kills, four service aces and two block assists across 10 sets. She averaged 8.7 assists per set and recorded a double-double with 24 assists and a season-high 15 digs against Spring Hill. Cola opened the week with 29 assists in a win over Stillman and closed with 34 assists, six digs and three aces in a three-set victory over Tuskegee. This is the second weekly award this season for Cola, who was named Setter of the Week back in September.