Diaz Earns First Career MIVA Defensive Player of the Week Award

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - McKendree University men's volleyball junior libero Yadiel Diaz was named Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Defensive Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Tuesday.

Diaz earns his first career MIVA Defensive Player of the Week honor after the Bearcats took down Lindenwood University last Wednesday, Feb. 12, and No. 6 Loyola Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 15.

The Orlando, Fla. native tallied nine digs, with zero ball handling errors and zero receiving errors against Lindenwood. In the upset against the No. 6 Ramblers, Diaz led McKendree in digs with 18, with zero ball handling errors.

The Bearcats are at home this week, taking on No. 15 Ohio State on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. and No. 8 Ball State on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#6 Yadiel Diaz: DS/L; 5' 6"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#6 Yadiel Diaz
: 5' 6"; Junior
: DS/L

Players Mentioned

#6 Yadiel Diaz

Players Mentioned

#6 Yadiel Diaz