Mara McDougal earned Mountain East Conference Defensive Player of the Week after helping Wheeling finish the regular season 2-0 and secure the No. 2 seed in the North Division. The sophomore libero recorded 48 digs without a reception error across eight sets, including a career-best 32 against West Liberty. It’s her second time receiving the honor this season, as Wheeling heads into the MEC Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • 48 digs in two matches; no reception errors in eight sets.
  • 32 digs against West Liberty, a career high.
  • 475 digs this season, ranking fourth in the conference; 4.90 digs per set, also fourth.
  • Wheeling finished the regular season 2-0 and earned the No. 2 seed in the MEC North Division.
What's Next

Wheeling faces the University of Charleston in the MEC quarterfinals Wednesday, Nov. 11, with first serve scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

Bottom Line

McDougal’s steady back-row play has made her a key postseason asset for a Wheeling team entering the conference tournament with momentum.