Helen Wilford Named MAC Defensive Player Of The Week

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced the MAC Players of the Week Monday afternoon (Sept. 29). Of those named, Bowling Green's Helen Wilford was named the Defensive Player of the Week. For Wilford, this is her first MAC weekly award of the season as well as her career. As for the team, Wilford is the fourth different Falcon this season to be named a MAC Player of the Week and the first to earn a Defensive Player of the Week honor.

MAC Volleyball Players of the Week:
Offensive Player of the Week: Carson Tyler, Ball State, Outside Hitter
Defensive Player of the Week: Helen Wilford, Bowling Green, Middle Blocker
Setter of the Week: Lindsey Green and Reese Axness, Ball State, Setter

Wilford led the BGSU block to a 2-0 MAC start this week, holding opponents to a .107 hitting percentage over the two matches. Wilford's high for the weekend came against Kent State, knocking down eight block assists in three sets. This came after she registered seven total blocks against Ohio in four sets, consisting of one solo and six block assists. Wilford complimented her defense with a strong attack percentage, hitting above .570 in both matches, landing 10 kills on 17 error-free attacks.

Up Next
Bowling Green will continue MAC play next week, but will hit the road to do so. The Falcons will start against Eastern Michigan on Friday (Oct. 3) with a 6 p.m. first serve. BGSU will then transition north to Central Michigan on Saturday (Oct. 4) with a 4 p.m. start.

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