Temple University Athletics
Heirakuji Named to American Weekly Honor Roll
9.17.18 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA -- Temple volleyball player Mia Heirakuji picked up the Owls' first American Athletic Conference weekly nod this season, as the libero earned a spot on the honor roll for her play last week.
DIGGING DEEP
> Heirakuji's defense sparked Temple to a 2-1 record at its own Cherry & White Challenge, including a 2-0 day two with wins over UNH and Princeton.
> The senior racked up 62 total digs, averaging 5.64 a set, in three matches.
> Heirakuji's weekend included setting a career high with 32 digs in a four-set win over Princeton, a 2017 NCAA Tournament team.
LEADING THE OWLS
> Heirakuji leads Temple with 4.02 digs per set this season.
UP NEXT
> Temple opens conference play on the road this weekend.
> The Owls will play at Houston on Friday and SMU on Sunday.
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DIGGING DEEP
> Heirakuji's defense sparked Temple to a 2-1 record at its own Cherry & White Challenge, including a 2-0 day two with wins over UNH and Princeton.
> The senior racked up 62 total digs, averaging 5.64 a set, in three matches.
> Heirakuji's weekend included setting a career high with 32 digs in a four-set win over Princeton, a 2017 NCAA Tournament team.
LEADING THE OWLS
> Heirakuji leads Temple with 4.02 digs per set this season.
UP NEXT
> Temple opens conference play on the road this weekend.
> The Owls will play at Houston on Friday and SMU on Sunday.
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