(SAN DIEGO) For the third straight time, PLNU Volleyball libero
Kira Federico is the PacWest Defender of the Week.
Federico becomes the first Sea Lion in program history to earn the award in three consecutive weeks.
In sweeps of Vanguard on Wednesday and No. 10 Cal Poly Pomona on Thursday, Federico posted 15 digs and 20 digs respectively, averaging 5.83 digs per set.
She has now recorded 20 or more digs in four of her last eight matches, including twice in three-set contests.
The senior libero leads the PacWest with 4.98 digs per set this season.
Point Loma (11-4 overall) was also named the PacWest Team of the Week for sweeping Vanguard and Cal Poly Pomona and extending its winning streak to a season high four matches.
PLNU will play at No. 10 Cal State San Bernardino on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in its final non-conference match of the season before returning to conference play on Saturday at No. 22 Concordia at 2 p.m.
