CLEVELAND, Ohio - - For her part in helping guide the Ball State women's volleyball team to the TRU By Hilton Dayton Beavercreek Invitational tournament championship, sophomore libero Kate Vinson has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week.
A two-time MAC West Division Setter of the Week honoree last season, Vinson earns defensive player of the week honors for the first time in her career after averaging 5.58 digs per set to help the Cardinals to a 3-0 record last weekend.
She started the tournament with 22 digs in Ball State's four-set victory over host Wright State, while also serving up her first ace of the season.