RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Kaylon Partain was named the GAC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season, as reported by the Great American Conference on Monday.

The Atlanta, Texas native recorded 82 digs this past week, averaging 9.11 digs per set across the two wins versus Southeastern Oklahoma State and East Central. Partain recorded 34 digs across four sets, averaging 8.50 digs per set against Southeastern Oklahoma on Thursday, adding on a service ace and a kill.

The national leader in digs (542) and digs per set (6.78), Partain helped lead the Reddies to a 3-2 win in five sets over East Central on Friday. This marked the first win against the Tigers since 2021. Partain set another career-high in digs with 48, while averaging 9.60 digs per set in the victory, as well as adding on six assists.

Partain and the Reddies (11-10, 5-4) travel to Shawnee, Oklahoma on Thursday, to face the #24 ranked Oklahoma Baptist Bison. The match is currently scheduled for 3:00 P.M in the Noble Complex.