CLEVELAND -- The Mid-American Conference announced today that Western Michigan junior middle blocker Jaime Gotham is the MAC West Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week. This is the third week in a row that the Broncos (7-7) have won the MAC West Defensive Player of the Week (Allyson Doyle-9/8, Caitlin Strimel-9/14) award and the first award this season and second career MAC weekly award for Gotham.

Gotham was named to the T.I.S. College Bookstore IU Invitational All-Tournament Team after her defensive performance at the net helped lead the Broncos to the tournament championship and hold three opponents to .128 hitting. Gotham led the Broncos with 1.38 blocks per set after missing the previous nine matches due to injury. Gotham's top performance came against the host Hoosiers with a career-high-tying nine blocks, including two solos. Her insertion into the lineup after WMU fell behind, 2-0, against Alabama A&M keyed the Broncos' 3-2 victory over the 2008 NCAA Tournament participant.

The Broncos are back in action Monday night at 7 p.m. in University Arena against Cincinnati (9-5). Before the match, WMU Volleyball will host a "Block Party" beginning at 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 13 and under. The Cheer and Dance teams, as well as everyone's favorite Bronco - BUSTER will be in attendance. There will also be a sign making station, where fans of all ages can make signs to use during the game. Bring the entire family out to the match for dinner and great entertainment. There will be no charge for members of the Spiker's Club, but please RSVP to Director of Volleyball Operations Ashley Vogl at athl-vballops@wmich.edu so we know who will be attending.