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Macedo earns third MVC defensive honor of 2019

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Fresh off of another record-breaking performance, University of Evansville senior Gabriela Macedo was recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference with her third Defensive Player of the Week award.

"Gabi has worked hard since her injury last season to put herself in this position," Purple Aces coach Fernando Morales said. "She deserves all of these recognitions and she will keep working to get us more wins.

Macedo set a program single-match dig record while posting the second-most in MVC history with 46 digs on Friday against Drake. For the weekend, Macedo averaged an unbelievable 6.