TRAFFORD, Pa. – Washington & Jefferson College freshman Lola Jacobs (Bridgeville, Pa./South Fayette) has been selected at the Presidents' Athletic Conference Volleyball Newcomer of the Week, as announced by the conference on Monday (Oct. 6).
 
Jacobs posted an impressive .436 hitting percentage while totaling 18 kills and seven blocks during the Presidents' 1-1 week.  In Wednesday's four-set win over Chatham, the freshman tallied nine kills, five total blocks (four assisted, one solo), three digs, and a service ace.  She followed with another nine kills on 19 error-free swings (.474 hitting percentage), adding three digs, two blocks, and another ace.
 
W&J women's volleyball returns to action on the road on Tuesday (Oct. 7) to take on the Franciscan Barons. Opening serve is slated for a 6:00 p.m. start.