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Sunjic Named MAC East Offensive Player Of The Week For Third Time In 2016
November 14, 2016 | Volleyball
Official Release (MAC-Sports.com)
CLEVELAND, Ohio – For the third time this season, Jelena Sunjic, a senior outside hitter on the Bowling Green State University volleyball team, was named the MAC East Offensive Player of the Week. The league office announced the recognition Monday (Nov. 14) afternoon. Sunjic previously earned the honor on Sept. 12 and Oct. 31.
The native of Metkovic, Croatia had the best weekend of her illustrious career over the weekend, which led the Falcons to sweeps over Buffalo (Nov. 11) and Akron (Nov. 12). In 65 attempts, Sunjic had 41 kills (6.83/set), and a remarkable zero errors.
Sunjic hit .631 (41-0-65) for the weekend. In the win over Buffalo, the senior had 21 kills (7.00/set), hit .656 (21-0-32), and had a career-high seven aces. In the victory over Akron, Sunjic picked up 20 kills (6.67/set) while hitting .606 (20-0-33).
The Falcons will begin the MAC Tournament on Nov. 18 in DeKalb, Illinois. Bowling Green earned a first-round bye, and will play the winner of the Western Michigan vs. Ball State match. BGSU's match on Nov. 18 is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – For the third time this season, Jelena Sunjic, a senior outside hitter on the Bowling Green State University volleyball team, was named the MAC East Offensive Player of the Week. The league office announced the recognition Monday (Nov. 14) afternoon. Sunjic previously earned the honor on Sept. 12 and Oct. 31.
The native of Metkovic, Croatia had the best weekend of her illustrious career over the weekend, which led the Falcons to sweeps over Buffalo (Nov. 11) and Akron (Nov. 12). In 65 attempts, Sunjic had 41 kills (6.83/set), and a remarkable zero errors.
Sunjic hit .631 (41-0-65) for the weekend. In the win over Buffalo, the senior had 21 kills (7.00/set), hit .656 (21-0-32), and had a career-high seven aces. In the victory over Akron, Sunjic picked up 20 kills (6.67/set) while hitting .606 (20-0-33).
The Falcons will begin the MAC Tournament on Nov. 18 in DeKalb, Illinois. Bowling Green earned a first-round bye, and will play the winner of the Western Michigan vs. Ball State match. BGSU's match on Nov. 18 is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET.
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