By Mark Rudi
Sports Editor

(Western Herald file photo) Senior libero Caitlin Strimel has been named MAC West Defensive Player of the Week
Senior libero Caitlin Strimel has been named Mid-American Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week Monday.
This is the second time that Strimel has won the award and the fourth time in her career. She recorded a total of 51 digs, averaging 7.29 digs per set, in wins over Kent State University and Ohio University last weekend. Strimel recorded a season-high 32 digs against the Golden Flashes on Friday.
Strimel is currently averaging 3.20 digs per set with a total of 304 this season.