RICHMOND, Va. – VCU's Lara Del Core (Busto Arsizio, Italy) has been named Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
 
Del Core, a junior outside hitter, was critical in the Rams' pair of road wins at George Mason last weekend, averaging 3.11 kills and 0.78 blocks per set, while hitting .382. She spiked 14 kills both Friday and Saturday against the Patriots. On Friday, she hit .462 and added five blocks.
 
For the season, Del Core is averaging a team-high 2.86 kills per set and is hitting .284.
 
Behind Del Core, VCU has extended its season-high win streak to five matches. The Rams (9-8, 72 Atlantic 10) will return to the court Oct. 23-24 when they head to Pittsburgh, Pa. to face off against Duquesne in a pair of contests.