Gielas and Futey Named MAC East Players of the Week

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced their weekly volleyball honors on Monday afternoon. Emma Gielas was named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week as Maria Futey earned the defensive honors.

Emma Gielas came in clutch for the Bulls against Kent State in Thursday's and Friday's straight set victories. She was the catalyst the Bulls needed to secure wins against the Golden Flashes. Over the course of the weekend, she finished with an over hitting percentage of .383 (26-3-60) with a team leading 26 kills and 4.33 kills per set. She added a service ace, two digs, six total blocks, finished with a total of 30.0 points.

Libero Maria Futey finished the weekend with 36 digs against Kent State. Playing in all six sets, she helped the Bulls to back-to-back sweeps of the Golden Flashes. Along with her 36 digs, she added four assists, one ace, and was perfect with 18 receptions. Futey averaged 6.00 digs per set against the Golden Flashes.

This marks Gielas' and Futey first weekly honors of the season. Mandy Leigh was named MAC East Setter of the Week three times thus far.

For the complete MAC release, click here.

The Bulls are back in action on Friday, Oct. 28 as the team hosts Eastern Michigan at 6 p.m.

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Gielas and Futey Named MAC East Players of the Week

Players Mentioned

Maria Futey

Emma Gielas

Mandy Leigh