ALBANY, Ga. — Albany State University senior middle blocker Shaniya Banks has been named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Offensive Player of the Week following an impressive week that helped the Lady Golden Rams finish 2-0 in conference play.

The Conyers, Georgia, native delivered an efficient offensive performance, recording 18 kills across two matches while helping Albany State extend its winning streak to 15 consecutive victories.

Banks opened the week with seven kills and an impressive .600 hitting percentage in the Lady Golden Rams' straight-set victory over Savannah State on Senior Night.

She followed that performance with 11 kills on 18 attempts, committing just one attack error for a .556 hitting percentage in Albany State's four-set victory over Edward Waters. Banks also contributed two block assists in the win.

Her consistent production at the net has played an important role in Albany State's success throughout the season. Banks was also recently named to the All-SIAC Second Team, further recognizing her contributions to the Lady Golden Rams.

Banks and Albany State will return to action Wednesday, November 11, when they face Miles College in the SIAC Women's Volleyball Tournament semifinals at 4 p.m. in Fort Valley, Georgia.

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Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 12 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, baseball, and football, with all teams competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).