The University of Rhode Island’s Franki Darnold was named the ECAC Co-Player of the Week. Photo: Mitchell Leff
San Clemente Times
For her efforts at the University of Delaware Courtyard Invitational, University of Rhode Island junior volleyball player Franki Darnold was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Co-Player of the Week on Sept. 3.
Darnold, a San Clemente native, provided the offense for the Rams over a three-game span that saw them improve to 3-0 on the season. This is the second time in her career the junior has received conference player of the week honors.
Darnold tallied 52 total kills at the tournament, including a career-high 28 against Albany. Darnold’s 28-kill effort matched the fifth-best single match performance for kills in the program’s history.
Darnold also had 29 digs and four blocks at the tournament, where she was named MVP.
Darnold was also named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week.