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Iaquaniello Named the MAC’s Female Scholar Athlete of the Week
9/17/2010 11:46:54 AM | Volleyball
Plymouth, Mich. native collects the honor for the first time
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University sophomore outside hitter Rachel Iaquaniello (Plymouth, Mich.-Dearborn Divine Child) was named the Mid-American Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sept. 12. This marks the first time in her career she has won the weekly honor. Earlier this week Iaquaniello was also named the Mid-American Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Week.
The MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week honor is presented to a MAC male and female student-athlete who has a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and performs well during the week's competition. The winners are selected by a group of the conference's faculty athletic representatives.
The Eagles finished a 3-1 week that was capped off with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Michigan State University, Sept. 11, to win the Spartan Invitational championship at Jenison Field House. The Eagles' victory snapped MSU's recent domination in the series, with the Spartans now holding a 20-8 edge in the all-time series. Prior to Saturday's victory, Eastern had lost six consecutive matches to MSU dating back to the 1993 season. EMU's last win occurred nearly 19 years ago when the then-Hurons recorded a 3-1 victory at venerable Bowen Field House, Sept. 23, 1992.
Iaquaniello was named the Spartan Invitational MVP as the Eagles continued to excel with a 10-1 start to the season. The Plymouth, Mich. native averaged 4.53 kills, 2.13 digs and 4.93 points per set while hitting a solid .253 in four matches from the outside. Iaquaniello's best performance of the week came in the finale against Big Ten Conference foe Michigan State, Sept. 11, when she blasted 22 kills, pulled up eight digs and blocked a pair of balls in the EMU victory. She also chipped in a double-double with 17 kills and 10 digs in the lone setback, to Clemson, Sept. 11.
Iaquaniello, who was not yet one year old the last time EMU defeated MSU, has now been named the Tournament MVP at two of three invitationals that Eastern has played in during the 2010 season.
Eastern Michigan motors off to Davidson, N.C., Sept. 17-18, for the Wildcat Classic at John M. Belk Arena. The four-team tournament is the Eagles' final in-season tournament of the 2010 campaign. The Green and White face off against the host Wildcats Friday evening at 7 p.m.. A quick turnaround pits the Eagles versus Boise State University Saturday morning at 10 a.m. before wrapping up the weekend at 4:30 p.m. versus High Point University.
The MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week honor is presented to a MAC male and female student-athlete who has a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and performs well during the week's competition. The winners are selected by a group of the conference's faculty athletic representatives.
The Eagles finished a 3-1 week that was capped off with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Michigan State University, Sept. 11, to win the Spartan Invitational championship at Jenison Field House. The Eagles' victory snapped MSU's recent domination in the series, with the Spartans now holding a 20-8 edge in the all-time series. Prior to Saturday's victory, Eastern had lost six consecutive matches to MSU dating back to the 1993 season. EMU's last win occurred nearly 19 years ago when the then-Hurons recorded a 3-1 victory at venerable Bowen Field House, Sept. 23, 1992.
Iaquaniello was named the Spartan Invitational MVP as the Eagles continued to excel with a 10-1 start to the season. The Plymouth, Mich. native averaged 4.53 kills, 2.13 digs and 4.93 points per set while hitting a solid .253 in four matches from the outside. Iaquaniello's best performance of the week came in the finale against Big Ten Conference foe Michigan State, Sept. 11, when she blasted 22 kills, pulled up eight digs and blocked a pair of balls in the EMU victory. She also chipped in a double-double with 17 kills and 10 digs in the lone setback, to Clemson, Sept. 11.
Iaquaniello, who was not yet one year old the last time EMU defeated MSU, has now been named the Tournament MVP at two of three invitationals that Eastern has played in during the 2010 season.
Eastern Michigan motors off to Davidson, N.C., Sept. 17-18, for the Wildcat Classic at John M. Belk Arena. The four-team tournament is the Eagles' final in-season tournament of the 2010 campaign. The Green and White face off against the host Wildcats Friday evening at 7 p.m.. A quick turnaround pits the Eagles versus Boise State University Saturday morning at 10 a.m. before wrapping up the weekend at 4:30 p.m. versus High Point University.
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