WESTERVILLE, Ohio – On Monday afternoon, Ohio Athletic Conference announced Capital University junior libero Abby Brunner as the conference's Defensive Player of the Week for volleyball.

Brunner led the Comets to a 3-1 record this past week, achieving the program's first win over Denison since 2011 on Wednesday, earning All-Tournament Team honors at the Buffalo State Bengal Challenge over the weekend.

Brunner averaged 6.2 digs per set throughout the four games, racking up a total of 99 to go along with 15 assists, and five service aces. She now totals over 300 digs on the year, over 50 assists, and 20 aces.

It is Brunner's second time earning the weekly award and Capital's first amongst all sports this season. 

Brunner and the Purple and White will be back in action on Wednesday as they head to Ohio Wesleyan for a 7:00 p.m. matchup.