Timms Named GAC Defensive Player of the Week
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced its final volleyball Player of the Week awards following the conclusion of the 2026 regular season, with East Central University's
Breana Timms earning Defensive Player of the Week honors.
The weekly award marks the first of Timms' career. The sophomore libero helped the Tigers go 1-1 during the final week of the regular season, securing the final spot in the GAC Championship Tournament.
Timms anchored ECU's back row throughout the week, totaling 44 digs across two matches while averaging 5.50 digs per set. She also contributed eight assists.
In ECU's 3-1 victory over Southern Nazarene, Timms recorded 18 digs to help the Tigers earn a crucial conference win. She followed that performance with a career-high 26 digs against Oklahoma Baptist, marking a new personal best in the regular-season finale.
With their postseason berth secured, Timms and the Tigers now turn their attention to the GAC Championship Tournament in Enid, Oklahoma. ECU will open tournament play against Oklahoma Baptist University in a quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m.
