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South Florida Volleyball’s Paula Tomasa Earned Freshman of the Week
September 28, 2026 | Women's Volleyball
Paula Tomasa earned her second Freshman of the Week Accolade
IRVING, Texas (September 28, 2026) – The American Conference announced its weekly accolades on Monday. Paula Tomasa was named the Freshman of the Week following an outstanding performance with the University of South Florida volleyball team.
Paula Tomasa tied for the team lead with 24 kills for the week. She averaged 3.43 kills per set. She added 16 digs, four blocks, two service aces, and one assist. Against the Shockers, she tallied 18 kills, marking her eighth match with double-digit kills.
Up Next
The Bulls return to the friendly confines of The Corral for two conference matchups. South Florida hosts Rice on Friday, October 2, and Temple on Sunday, October 4.
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About South Florida Volleyball
Head coach Jolene Shepardson enters her seventh season at the helm of her alma mater in 2026. Named head coach on January 8, 2020, as a player she helped lead the Bulls to two conference championships and a pair of NCAA tournament appearances. As head coach, she led the Bulls back to the NCAA Tournament in 2025 for the first time since she was a player in 2002 and guided USF to the 2024 AAC regular-season championship, earning her first Coach of the Year Honor. In 2023, the Bulls won the American Conference East Division, made a postseason appearance in the NIVC, and advanced to the Fab Four to mark the longest postseason run in program history.
South Florida Volleyball has won nine Player of the Year honors, most recently with Maria Clara Andrade winning American Conference honors in back-to-back years in 2024 and 2025. The Bulls have also earned four Setter of the Year honors, most recently with Caroline Dykes being recognized in 2024.
South Florida volleyball has made eight NCAA Tournament appearances and won 13 conference titles since the program's inception in 1972. The Bulls play in The Corral (1,000), located adjacent to the Yuengling Center on the USF campus in Tampa.
Paula Tomasa tied for the team lead with 24 kills for the week. She averaged 3.43 kills per set. She added 16 digs, four blocks, two service aces, and one assist. Against the Shockers, she tallied 18 kills, marking her eighth match with double-digit kills.
Paula with a big kill!
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— South Florida Volleyball (@usfvolleyball) September 27, 2026
Up Next
The Bulls return to the friendly confines of The Corral for two conference matchups. South Florida hosts Rice on Friday, October 2, and Temple on Sunday, October 4.
Follow South Florida Volleyball
For the latest updates from South Florida Athletics, visit GoUSFBulls.com. Follow the Bulls on X / Instagram / Facebook
Get your tickets today!
Call 1-800-GO-BULLS (1-800-462-8557) or email BullsTickets@usf.edu to claim your season or single-game tickets. You can also download the South Florida Bulls app on the Android or Apple stores to purchase tickets and parking. Visit USFBullsTix.com for more information.
About South Florida Volleyball
Head coach Jolene Shepardson enters her seventh season at the helm of her alma mater in 2026. Named head coach on January 8, 2020, as a player she helped lead the Bulls to two conference championships and a pair of NCAA tournament appearances. As head coach, she led the Bulls back to the NCAA Tournament in 2025 for the first time since she was a player in 2002 and guided USF to the 2024 AAC regular-season championship, earning her first Coach of the Year Honor. In 2023, the Bulls won the American Conference East Division, made a postseason appearance in the NIVC, and advanced to the Fab Four to mark the longest postseason run in program history.
South Florida Volleyball has won nine Player of the Year honors, most recently with Maria Clara Andrade winning American Conference honors in back-to-back years in 2024 and 2025. The Bulls have also earned four Setter of the Year honors, most recently with Caroline Dykes being recognized in 2024.
South Florida volleyball has made eight NCAA Tournament appearances and won 13 conference titles since the program's inception in 1972. The Bulls play in The Corral (1,000), located adjacent to the Yuengling Center on the USF campus in Tampa.
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