Midway's Rodriguez goes back to back on RSC Volleyball Defender of the Week
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Midway (Ky.) University libero Mariana Rodriguez backed up her honor last week with a second consecutive River States Conference Volleyball Defender of the Week award for Oct. 11-17.
Rodriguez, a sophomore from Houston, Texas, picked up 55 digs in a 3-0 week for the Eagles. She averaged 6.88 digs per set with Midway earning RSC sweeps over IU Southeast, Ohio Valley and Ohio Christian. She recorded a season-high 28 digs in the Eagles' first win at IU Southeast and also had a highlight of 19 digs versus Ohio Christan.
The victories put Midway at 15-2 overall and 9-2 RSC. The Eagles go to Carlow (Pa.) and Point Park (Pa.) this weekend.