Keyauna Linwood
HONORARIUM ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
SCHOOL: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
SPORT: WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
DIVISION: 1
CONFERENCE: SUMMIT LEAGUE CONFERENCE
YEAR: SOPHOMORE
Keyauna has produced outstanding results on the court since her high school days. In 2017, she was named the Most Improved Player. Her accolades continued in 2018 where she was a Second Team All District selection and Best Defensive Player. She won the Best Defensive Player Award again in 2019 as well as being selected to the First Team All District.
Linwood began her collegiate career at Jacksonville University. As a freshman, she played in 22 matches and appeared in 72 sets. She ended the season with a total of 78 kills and 33 blocks and recorded a kill in all but 3 games she played in. After the season was over, Keyauna decided to enter the transfer portal.
As a sophomore, she transferred to the University of South Dakota. Linwood was faced with learning a new system and new team environment, and since has been playing in most recent games. In the game on November 3rd, Keyauna had 3 sets played, 5 total attempts, and a kill. We are excited to watch Linwood continue to grow at South Dakota!
HIGHLIGHTS
78 kills and 33.5 blocks freshman year (2021)
First Team All District Selection (2019)
2 time Best Defensive Player (2018 and 2019)