WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Atlantic 10 Conference has announced Autumn Martinez-Robinson as the women's volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 29.

The anchor of the back line for the Patriots this past weekend, Martinez-Robinson averaged 5.33 digs per set over 9 sets. The libero from Lutz, Fla. also averaged 0.78 assists and 0.56 service aces. 

In addition to her two 20+ digs performances, she continues her service ace dominance, leading the A-10 with 39 total aces. The next closest total is 30 aces, by her teammate, Mia Hazelett. Martinez-Robinson leads the A-10 in digs in conference play and is 4th overall. 

This is Martinez-Robinson's second defensive weekly award win. Her first came almost exactly a year ago, on Oct. 8, 2024 after averaging 4.56 dps in two games vs. Davidson.

The Patriots went 2-0 vs. Duquesne this weekend to move to 11-4, 4-0 in conference play. 11 wins ties them with last year's total wins and for the most wins since 2010.