OSWEGO, N.Y. - Rachael Ruggaber of the volleyball team was named the Oswego State Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Oct. 11, 2015.
Ruggaber anchored a defense that helped the Lakers go 3-1 on the week, including two SUNYAC victories.
The Liverpool, N.Y. native secured the back line during SUNYAC play this weekend, playing in all 10 sets. The libero racked up a total of 55 digs between the three matches, including a week high 22 in a win over Plattsburgh on Saturday. To go along with her defensive stats, Ruggaber accumulated 11 assists as well.
With 81 sets played thus far, the junior currently leads the lakers in both digs per set (4.43) and total digs (359).
Volleyball returns to the court at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday as the team travels to Hamilton to take on the Continentals.