UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania – Penn State men's volleyball redshirt junior Jason Donorovich was named the EIVA Offensive Player of the Week for his performance last weekend in EIVA matches against Harvard and Sacred Heart.
The 6-9 middle blocker had set two single game career highs over the weekend to help the Nittany Lions sweep both matches in straight sets.
Friday against Harvard, Donorovich set a career high with 13 kills against just two errors on 16 attacks to finish the match with a .688 hitting percentage.
Donorovich followed up the next day by setting a new a personal best with four service aces against the Pioneers. He also hit .800 (4-0-5) for the match.
His weekend totals included the following: 17 kills, .714 hitting percentage (17-2-21), four service aces, six total blocks including two solo, three digs, and 25.0 points.
This the first time Donorovich has received the EIVA Offensive Player of the Week award. He's won the Defensive Player of the Week honor twice, including once this season on Jan. 28.
Donorovich and the Nittany Lions will be on the road this week for a pair of EIVA matches. They'll take on George Mason Friday at 7 p.m. before facing Charleston Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Craig Houtz