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Women's Volleyball

Deegan Claims PL Rookie of the Week

The freshman's record setting performance recognized by League

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Freshman Leanna Deegan broke the Patriot League for kills in a single match with 34 on Saturday and continued her big weekend with another 17 on Sunday to earn the League's Rookie of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

"Breaking a Patriot League record is an impressive accomplishment for anyone," said Lafayette head coach Terri Dadio Campbell. "Leanna has had a very positive impact on our program and it's great to see her hard work and contributions get recognized by the Patriot League."

The record stood for 21 years and was previously held by Lehigh's Kim Freedman who had 32 kills in a 1997 match also against the Bison. The 34 kills are the tied for the sixth most in a single match in all of collegiate volleyball this season.

To go along with 34 kills against Bucknell, Deegan hit .441 with six digs and three blocks.

All-in-all, the Easton, Pennsylvania native had 51 kills, 12 digs, three blocks and an assist in two matches over the weekend.

The Maroon and White will wrap up the home schedule on Nov. 8 when Navy makes the trip to Kirby with first serve set for 5 p.m. before the regular season finale at Holy Cross on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.

For the latest on the Lafayette College volleyball program, follow the Leopards on Twitter @LafColVBall, Facebook at Lafayette Volleyball, and Instagram @LafayetteCollegeVolleyball.
 
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Leanna Deegan

#19 Leanna Deegan

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Players Mentioned

Leanna Deegan

#19 Leanna Deegan

6' 0"
Freshman
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