The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics

Ciara Kain has been named Female Cavalier of the Month for her performance during the month of September. The outside hitter led the team with 176 kills while adding 148 digs in 15 matches during the month en route to her first Cavalier of the Month honor.

Kain recorded four double-doubles in September as she posted a team-high 27 kills and 22 digs in the Cavs home opener win against Milligan College. The Leesburg, Va. (Loudon County H.S.) native helped lead the team to its first road sweep of the season against Bluefield State College behind 17 kills and a .405 attack percentage.

The outside hitter also had a strong performance in the Cavs conference opener against Glenville State College as she tallied 13 kills and 15 digs in the home contest. Kain’s efforts have placed her in the top-10 in kills and points in the Mountain East Conference.