Aug. 31, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - Dukes' freshman outside hitter Sara Scheirman (Pittsburgh, Pa./Mt. Lebanon) has been named Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week.

Scheirman finished the four-match 2009 Courtyard by Marriott Invitational with 35 kills and 41 digs. She recorded a double-double of 14 kills and 13 digs in against Bowling Green.

Duquesne will hit the road for the Days Inn James Madison Invitational this upcoming weekend before returning home to face Pittsburgh on Sept. 8. Match time is 7:00 p.m.