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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
3/25/2024 Alex Goracke Men's Track and Field
3/25/2024 Nicole Messbarger Women's Track and Field
3/19/2024 Abbie Jo Gaube Softball
3/19/2024 Nick James Wrestling
3/12/2024 Wes Ferguson Men's Track and Field
3/12/2024 Brianna Russell Women's Track and Field
3/4/2024 Nick James Wrestling
3/4/2024 Aaron Osmond Men's Tennis
2/26/2024 Daniella Morillas Softball
2/26/2024 Brayden Sorensen Men's Track and Field
2/19/2024 Shiloh McCool Women's Basketball
2/19/2024 Maggie Waddington Swimming
2/12/2024 Charis Robinson Women's Track and Field
2/12/2024 Clare Plachy Women's Tennis
2/6/2024 Andy Brisdon Men's Tennis
2/6/2024 Alex Goracke Men's Track and Field
1/29/2024 Alex Goracke Men's Track and Field
1/29/2024 Shiloh McCool Women's Basketball
1/22/2024 Wes Ferguson Men's Track and Field
1/22/2024 Billy Higgins Wrestling
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