SOPHIE MERRIFIELD OF COLORADO COLLEGE, a sophomore libero from Fairfax, Calif. has been named SCAC Volleyball Defensive Player-of-the-Week for matches played from Monday, September 9 through Sunday, September 16.

Merrifield averaged 5.38 digs per set as No. 14 Colorado College rolled to four decisive victories at the 2013 Associated College of the Midwest Tournament last weekend. She led the Tigers in digs during all four matches, including the sweep of Lawrence University in the tournament finale when she finished with 21.

It marked the fourth time this season she has recorded 20 or more in a match. Merrifield did not commit a reception error in any of the 13 sets. She also added five service aces. She leads the Tigers averaging 5.44 digs per set.