Atlanta, GA-  Paine College Lady Lion  Janae’ Kearse was selected as Defender of the Week for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletics Conference as they announce their first weekly volleyball superlatives. 

Kearse, a 5'3"  junior from Orangeburg, SC, posted 36 digs and 14 kills in matches against Fort Valley State University and Brewton Parker College. She also had 3 assists, a block, and a service ace.  In addition to playing defensive specialist, Janae’ is also an outside hitter for the Lady Lions.

She helped lead Paine to a 3-0 win over Fort Valley State in the Paine College Invitational held September 3-4, 2010.

SIAC weekly honors will be announced each Tuesday by 5:00 PM throughout the volleyball season.