WKU Volleyball senior middle hitter Lauren Matthews discusses winning another Conference USA championship and earning the NCAA Tournament berth, defeating Rice again and winning three straight C-USA Tournament MVP awards, the support of fans – and even a rival program – at the tournament, what it means to win the C-USA Player of the Year award named for late WKU legend Alyssa Cavanaugh, how her improved defensive skills led to C-USA Defensive Player of the Year, what has helped her sustained offensive success over several years, the team’s chemistry between veterans and underclassmen, the challenges of playing two seasons in a calendar year because of COVID-19, her relationship with coach Travis Hudson, and a look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

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