RICHARDSON, Texas – Angelo State University junior outside hitter Julia Hopkins was named the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.

Hopkins, a psychology major from Austin, Texas, earned the honor after averaging 5.17 kills per set while hitting .419 to lead the No. 5-ranked Belles to a 2-0 weekend and cap an undefeated month of October.

The weekly accolade marks Hopkins' second LSC Offensive Player of the Week honor this season. She totaled 31 kills across sweeps of Midwestern State and Lubbock Christian, recording 14 kills against the Mustangs before adding 17 against the Lady Chaps. Hopkins also contributed four digs, two blocks and two assists during the week.

Hopkins and the Belles will close out the 2026 regular season on the road, beginning with a matchup against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Friday, Nov. 6. ASU will then travel to face Texas A&M International on Saturday, Nov. 7.