Kara Stephan, Volleyball, RMC
Thanks to an impressive start to 2018, Stephan is now leading the OUA in kills, points, and service aces.
BURLINGTON, Ont. – Kara Stephan has been named Investors Group Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Female Athlete of the Week, powered by 2XU, for the period ending January 16, 2018.
Female Athlete of the Week – Kara Stephan (Barrie, Ont.) – 3rd Year – RMC Paladins
Thanks to a record-setting weekend, RMC’s Kara Stephan is the OUA Female Athlete of the Week.
After an impressive start to 2018, Stephan is now leading the OUA in kills, points, and service aces. After a combined 37 kills last weekend, the native of Barrie, Ont. burst into the triple digits, now sitting atop the league with 130 kills on the season. Additionally, with five and three aces, respectively, in RMC's games against Nipissing and York, Stephan increased her lead in the OUA service aces category as well, bringing her season total to an even 30.
The third-year student athlete set new career highs in kills and points in the Paladins Saturday game against Nipissing, with 26 and 33.5 respectively. The 26 kills also set a new school record for most kills in a match in RMC women's volleyball. Stephan's 13 digs in the match were also a game-high, as were her 11 kills against York.