Sample anchored the backline for Union as the Lady Bulldogs went 3-0 in the opening week of conference play. The senior defensive specialist collected 52 digs in three matches, averaging 4.33 per set, en route to reaching a career milestone of 1000 digs during the week. Sample’s standout match of the week was a 21-dig effort against Lee, which was sandwiched between 17 against West Alabama and 14 against Shorter. She also recorded two aces and nine assists.