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Rivera Goes Back-To-Back as SSC Defensive Player of the Week
October 25, 2021

Rivera Goes Back-To-Back as SSC Defensive Player of the Week

MELBOURNE, Fla. - University of Tampa Libero, Claudia Rivera has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference's Defensive Player of the Week for a second straight week. 

Rivera repeats as Defensive Player of the Week for her efforts in Tampa's 3-0 record at the South Region Crossover. The Gurabo, Puerto Rico product recorded 48 digs this week at a 5.3 per set clip while adding 10 assists to her stat sheet. The senior posted game-high digs against West Georgia (17) and Alabama-Huntsville (21).

The senior leads the Spartans in digs this season as she has recorded 329 thus far at 4.70 per set. She will look to continue her standout performances this week as the Spartans return to action at home against Eckerd, Tuesday, October 26 at 7 PM.   

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