McLeod takes MWC Offensive Player of the Week honors

APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University volleyball standout Diane McLeod has been named the Midwest Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

McLeod (Hartland, Wis./Waukesha Catholic Memorial) led Lawrence to a pair of Midwest Conference victories in the Vikings’ only action of the week. McLeod picked up 75 assists as Lawrence won in straight sets at Ripon College and again in straight sets at home against Illinois College.

In the Vikings’ 25-22, 25-13, 25-22 win at Ripon, McLeod had 39 assists, four digs, three blocks and two kills. In a 25-16, 25-14, 25-17 win over the Lady Blues, McLeod picked up 36 assists, seven digs and two blocks.

For the week, McLeod averaged 12.5 assists per set and helped the Vikings hit .281 as a team. On the season, McLeod has 608 assists and is averaging 8.4 per set. She also has chipped in with 52 kills, 34 blocks, 19 aces and 175 digs.

The Vikings return to action on Friday when they host Lake Forest College in a conference match.