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Heirakuji Named American Defensive Player of the Week
10.10.16 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA -- Temple volleyball player Mia Heirakuji was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the period ending October 9. The sophomore led the Owls' back row in a pair of road victories, as Temple topped Tulsa and defending conference champion, SMU.
In two wins, Heirakuji was Temple's top defensive performer, averaging 5.38 digs per set, recording match-best performances in both outings. The libero opened the week with 18 digs in three sets as the Owls swept Tulsa, and she closed the week with a career-best 25 digs, as Temple beat defending conference champion, SMU, 3-2. Heirakuji recorded a perfect 1.000 serving percentage for the week (2 aces, 0 errors, 38 serves) while also recording five assists.
Temple volleyball is 12-4 overall with a 5-1 mark in conference play. The Owls are back in action this weekend with home matches on Friday (USF, 7:00 p.m.) and Sunday (UCF, 1:00 p.m.).
American Athletic Conference Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week – Danielle Cabel, UConn
Defensive Player of the Week – Mia Heirakuji, Temple
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Honor Roll
Carly Nolan, Cincinnati
Sydney Darden, East Carolina
Clara Payne, USF
Katie Hegarty, SMU
Sarah Ray, Tulane
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In two wins, Heirakuji was Temple's top defensive performer, averaging 5.38 digs per set, recording match-best performances in both outings. The libero opened the week with 18 digs in three sets as the Owls swept Tulsa, and she closed the week with a career-best 25 digs, as Temple beat defending conference champion, SMU, 3-2. Heirakuji recorded a perfect 1.000 serving percentage for the week (2 aces, 0 errors, 38 serves) while also recording five assists.
Temple volleyball is 12-4 overall with a 5-1 mark in conference play. The Owls are back in action this weekend with home matches on Friday (USF, 7:00 p.m.) and Sunday (UCF, 1:00 p.m.).
American Athletic Conference Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week – Danielle Cabel, UConn
Defensive Player of the Week – Mia Heirakuji, Temple
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Honor Roll
Carly Nolan, Cincinnati
Sydney Darden, East Carolina
Clara Payne, USF
Katie Hegarty, SMU
Sarah Ray, Tulane
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