By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, OH---Lisa Urbanski, a sophomore defensive specialist for the Express volleyball team, and Ryan Wicher, a freshman goalkeeper for the Express men's soccer team, have earned Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) honors.

Urbanski was named the OCCAC's player of the week in volleyball after recording 27 digs against OCCAC foe Sinclair Community College on Oct. 2. Then, in four matches at the Vincennes Invitational last weekend, she recorded 119 digs.

Overall, she totaled 146 digs over five matches last week, while adding four kills.

For the season, Urbanski has 507 digs. In all games played, she is second in the OCCAC in total digs among OCCAC players. In OCCAC play, she is also second.

The Express volleyball team  (11-15 overall, 5-2 OCCAC) will host a rematch against Sinclair Community College this Friday at 6 p.m.

Wicher, meanwhile, was named the OCCAC's defensive player of the week. In his one start last week, he saved eight shots while helping the Express produce a 4-0 victory over Mercyhurst North East Community College.

Wicher is 3-0 in goal this year with 12 saves.

The Express men's soccer team (11-3-1) will host Monroe Community College on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Notes

The award is a first for Wicher, while Urbanski's honor was the second of the season for her and the third of her career.

The awards are for the week ending Oct. 6.