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Kinnaird Named MAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
October 09 | Women's Volleyball
Ellen Kinnaird was named the MAC Volleyball East Division Defensive Player of the Week for her efforts last week in a 3-0 sweep against Eastern Michigan on 10/5 and a 3-2 victory over Central Michigan on 10/6.
Kinnaird was the only Zip in double digit blocks on the week with 12 as a key factor in the Akron defensive efforts in their two victories. She also added five aces on the weekend, including a team-high three aces against Central Michigan on Friday. This is the junior Middle Blocker's first Player of the Week nomination this season.
Kinnaird was the only Zip in double digit blocks on the week with 12 as a key factor in the Akron defensive efforts in their two victories. She also added five aces on the weekend, including a team-high three aces against Central Michigan on Friday. This is the junior Middle Blocker's first Player of the Week nomination this season.
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