Three University at Buffalo athletes were honored by the Mid-American Conference for their performances in the past week.

Junior Kristin Bignell and freshman Tori Beckman from the women’s volleyball team were named Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, in the MAC East, while senior safety Mike Newton was named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week in football.

Beckman was also one of 11 players named to a College Volleyball Update Top Performer for her play.

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