Ledbetter Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

November 11, 2024 | Women's Volleyball

CLEVELAND - - For her role in helping the Ball State women's volleyball team secure a spot in the 2024 Mid-American Conference Volleyball Championship, freshman libero Sophie Ledbetter has been named the MAC Defensive Player of the Week.

Ledbetter, who earns the honor for the first time in her career, led all league players with a 5.67 digs-per-set average last week. She registered 34 total digs in back-to-back sweeps at Toledo, with 14 on Friday night and 20 on Saturday afternoon.

The effort helped limit the Rockets to a combined .149 attack percentage for the weekend and helped the Cardinals set a program record for consecutive sets won on the road at 16.

Ledbetter and the rest of the Ball State women's volleyball team return to action Tuesday when they host Miami for a 6 p.m. first serve at Worthen Arena.

The match will serve as Hometown Heroes Night for the Cardinals, with first responders and medical staff receiving free admission when the show their badges or work IDs.