RICHMOND, Ky. - Eastern Kentucky University freshman outside hitter Becky Galati has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for her performance in last week's wins over Morehead State and Tennessee State and loss to Austin Peay.

In the four-game match against Austin Peay, won by the Lady Govs, 3-1 (15-7, 13-15, 13-15, 12-15), Galati recorded career highs of 23 kills and 25 digs. She also served up three aces and hit .304 in the match.

"Becky is really coming into her own toward the end of the season," said EKU head coach Lori Duncan. "She is a competitor and gives you everything she's got. She'll be a force to be reckoned with for the next three years."

For the week, Galati averaged 3.73 kills, 4.91 digs and 0.73 blocks.

Eastern opens play in the six-team Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Friday at 10 a.m. CST against Austin Peay at Southeast Missouri State University, regular season OVC champion and host for this year's tourney.