By Nicholas Huenefeld/OCCAC Sports Information

Columbus, OH---Cierra Brady, a sophomore libero for Columbus State Community College, has been named the OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week.

The award, for the week ending Oct. 20, is the third of the season for Brady.

Brady and the Cougars are fresh off clinching at least a share of the OCCAC championship last week with a five set win over Sinclair Community College. It was their second five set win over Sinclair this year, and improved their league record to 10-0 with two matches remaining. 

In that match, Brady totaled 37 digs, one kill, two assists and two aces. For the week, Brady totaled 164 digs, four kills, four assists and five aces.

Brady leads the nation in digs per set (7.93) and is second in overall digs (833). In OCCAC play, she has 311 digs (8.18 per set).

The Cougars are ranked 18th in the nation with a 29-4 overall record. At 10-0 in OCCAC play, they are guaranteed at least a share of the OCCAC championship over second place Sinclair Community College (7-2 in OCCAC play). Their two OCCAC matches remaining are against Lorain County (Oct. 25) and Owens (Oct. 26), including a non-conference matchup against Cincinnati State (Oct. 23). They would have to lose their final two matches, and Sinclair has to win their final three matches in order for a tie to occur.

Notes

The award is the third overall as she also won it on Sept. 2 and Sept. 30. She also won it once as a freshman.

The OCCAC championship for Columbus State is the program's first since 2009.

Ciarra Wirick of Owens finished second in voting for this week's award, while Jessica Thobe of Sinclair finished third.