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Athletes of the Week

Ellie McDonnell

Ellie McDonnell

  • Award
    Athletes of the Week
  • Week Of
    11/7/2016
  • Sport
    Volleyball
  • Bio
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The sophomore libero dug up 47 balls (5.9 per set) over the weekend to help No. 3 UNK edge No. 21 Northwest Missouri in five sets Friday and sweep Missouri Western State on  Saturday. The Lopers are now 30-1 (15-1) and sit in first place in the MIAA.

McDonnell has 999 career digs and will soon become the 29th Loper to reach 1,000 in a career. She is also on pace to challenge Liz McGowan's record of 2,099.


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
4/10/2012 Kirstie Hiatt Softball
4/3/2012 Jena Isaacson Women's Track and Field
4/3/2012 Allen Osborn Men's Track and Field
3/27/2012 Reid Carter Baseball
3/27/2012 Dillon Schroeder Baseball
3/19/2012 Eric Ringblom Baseball
3/19/2012 Austin Wilson Softball
3/6/2012 Tommy Barnes Baseball
3/6/2012 Allie Frost Softball
2/29/2012 T.J. Hepburn Wrestling
2/29/2012 Marty Molina Men's Track and Field
2/21/2012 Tyler Shields Men's Basketball
2/21/2012 Cassie Bonds Swimming
2/14/2012 Ethan Brozek Men's Basketball
2/14/2012 Ross Brunkhardt Wrestling
2/7/2012 Shelby Hamilton Women's Track and Field
2/7/2012 Allen Osborn Men's Track and Field
1/31/2012 Jena Isaacson Women's Track and Field
1/31/2012 Bryson Mahlberg Men's Track and Field
1/24/2012 Chris Deans Men's Basketball
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