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Claudia Rivera Earned American Honorable Mention
9.29.25 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA – Freshman Claudia Rivera earned American Honorable Mention following back-to-back 20+ dig performances, recording 22 at Penn and 24 at Rice.
Rivera, a key defensive specialist/libero, led Temple with 58 digs across 13 sets, averaging 4.46 per set, the highest on the roster. She has also excelled in serve-receive, posting a .967 reception percentage, with just two errors on 60 attempts.
Through eight sets, Rivera ranks third in the American in digs, averaging 4.50 per set, while Temple ranks second as a team.
The Puerto Rico native is a standout volleyball talent. In 2024, she served as co-captain of the Puerto Rico National Team U-19, helping the team secure a bronze medal at the NORCECA Continental Championship in Honduras.
Temple returns to McGonigle Hall this weekend, hosting USF on Friday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. and FAU on Sunday, Oct. 5. Both matches will stream live on ESPN+.
Offensive Player of the Week
Taylor Preston, Sr., OH, Rice
Defensive Player of the Week
Loredana Fouonji, Jr., MB, North Texas
Setter of the Week
Raegan Richardson, So., S, South Florida
Freshman of the Week
Zaniah Hoskins, Fr., OH, Memphis
Honorable Mention
Maria Clara Andrade, Sr., OH, South Florida
Claudia Rivera, Fr., L, Temple
Jill Hanson, Fr., MB, Tulsa
Brooklyn Leggett, R-Sr., RS, Wichita State
Maddie Wilson, R-Jr., MB, Wichita State
Rivera, a key defensive specialist/libero, led Temple with 58 digs across 13 sets, averaging 4.46 per set, the highest on the roster. She has also excelled in serve-receive, posting a .967 reception percentage, with just two errors on 60 attempts.
Through eight sets, Rivera ranks third in the American in digs, averaging 4.50 per set, while Temple ranks second as a team.
The Puerto Rico native is a standout volleyball talent. In 2024, she served as co-captain of the Puerto Rico National Team U-19, helping the team secure a bronze medal at the NORCECA Continental Championship in Honduras.
Temple returns to McGonigle Hall this weekend, hosting USF on Friday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. and FAU on Sunday, Oct. 5. Both matches will stream live on ESPN+.
Offensive Player of the Week
Taylor Preston, Sr., OH, Rice
Defensive Player of the Week
Loredana Fouonji, Jr., MB, North Texas
Setter of the Week
Raegan Richardson, So., S, South Florida
Freshman of the Week
Zaniah Hoskins, Fr., OH, Memphis
Honorable Mention
Maria Clara Andrade, Sr., OH, South Florida
Claudia Rivera, Fr., L, Temple
Jill Hanson, Fr., MB, Tulsa
Brooklyn Leggett, R-Sr., RS, Wichita State
Maddie Wilson, R-Jr., MB, Wichita State
Players Mentioned
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