Miami Ohio University Athletics
Miami Athletes of the Week
9/5/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
OXFORD, Ohio ÃÆ'Æ'¢ÃÆ'¢'¬" For their performances last week, senior football tight end Ryan Smith and senior volleyball libero Maeve McDonald are Miami Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3.
Smith recorded career highs in both catches (7), yards (98) and touchdowns (2) in Miami's 31-26 loss at Marshall. Both of his touchdowns came in the second half as Miami's comeback fell just short. Smith and the rest of the Miami football team returns to action on Saturday when they host Austin Peay at 3:30 p.m.
This is the first time this season and in his career that Smith has been named Miami's Male Athlete of the Week.
McDonald had another great week defensively, earning All-Tournament honors at the Hampton Inn Invitational this past weekend. Prior to the tournament, she had 30 digs to help lead the RedHawks to a victory over Xavier. At the tournament in Miami's win over IUPUI, McDonald tied a career-high with 36 digs against the Jaguars. She also had 11 digs against Marquette and 17 against Wichita State. For the week, McDonald averaged an incredible 5.88 digs per set. She and the rest of the Miami volleyball team return to action later today when they host Dayton at 7 p.m.
This is the first time this season and third time in her career that McDonald has been named Miami's Female Athlete of the Week. She last won it for the week of Oct. 17-23, 2016.
The next Miami Athletes of the Week will be announced on Monday, Sept. 11.
