SEARCY - The Great American Conference announced the volleyball players of the week for the eighth week of the season, with Harding's Rauly Eason earning the Offensive Player honor.

Eason was instrumental in helping the Lady Bisons secure a spot in next month's GAC Championships. She achieved this by hitting a combined .420 across key victories over conference opponents. In a dominant sweep of the Tigers, Eason showcased remarkable efficiency, hitting .615 while committing just one error. In a hard-fought four-set win against the Savage Storm, she registered a career-high 17 kills.