NORFOLK, Va. – Coppin State's
Coco Figueroa has been named the MEAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season, and tenth of her career, it was announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
Figueroa averaged 4.75 digs per set while adding 11 assists (0.92/set) and three aces in three matches last week. A senior from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Figueroa tallied a team-high 11 digs against Towson before leading all players with 25 digs against Morgan State and 21 in a win over Norfolk State. Figueroa added seven assists and an ace against the Bears along with four assists and two aces against Norfolk State.
The top libero in the MEAC, Figueroa has totaled 387 digs (4.25/set) to rank seventh in the Nation while adding 86 assists (0.95/set) and 30 aces (0.33). Figueroa now ranks third in CSU history and fifth in MEAC history with 1,605 digs. Her 141 aces rank fourth in school history as well.
Coppin (16-7, 7-1 MEAC) hosts Howard at 6 pm on Friday, October 23 in a battle of the two top teams in the MEAC Standings. Fans are encouraged to wear Gold or watch live on the MEAC Network.
