WASHINGTON – Georgetown University volleyball libero Bella McGirr was named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon.
 
 
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• McGirr anchored the Hoyas' back line over the weekend, racking up 43 digs (4.78 per set), seven assists and two service aces across nine sets of action.
• In Wednesday's four-set setback at Villanova, the junior collected 12 digs and five assists while adding a service ace.
• In Saturday's thrilling five-set victory over Creighton, she anchored the defense with a career-high 31 digs, marking the fourth-highest single-match total in program history. Her standout defensive effort was pivotal as Georgetown fended off three straight match points to secure its first-ever victory over Creighton.
• This marks McGirr's first BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season.