MAC Defensive Player of the Week
Alex Furlong (Misericordia / Jr., L / Jackson, N.J.) averaged 14.5 digs and 28 receptions in a 2-0 week as the Cougars swept a tri-match to clinch a post-season berth. Furlong was 56-58 (.966) in service receptions, recorded 12 digs and was 30-31 in receptions in a 3-0 win over King's. The junior added 17 digs and was 26-27 in a 3-1 win over Widener -- His 17 digs was the third-highest four-set total in the league this year.