Central Michigan University Athletics
Lovejoy and McLaughlin Named CMU Scholar-Athletes of the Week
Oct. 27, 2003
Central Michigan University has selected Emily Lovejoy (volleyball) and Derek McLaughlin (football) as CMU Scholar-Athletes of the Week. Candidates for CMU Scholar-Athletes of the Week must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and are selected based on athletic performance the previous week. Here are this week's honorees and their credentials:
Emily Lovejoy
Volleyball
Outside Hitter
Junior
3.03 GPA
Health Fitness
Traverse City, Mich.
Traverse City West High
Lovejoy led the Chippewas in kills (32) and points (37) last week while adding 22 digs. She had 13 kills and notched a season-high four block assists in CMU's win over Bowling Green on Saturday, 3-0. Versus Toledo on Sunday, Lovejoy had a match-high 19 kills and 17 digs. She averaged 4.00 kills and 2.75 digs for the week.
 Derek McLauglin was named the male CMU Scholar-Athlete of the Week after leading the CMU offensive line against UCF.  |
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Derek McLaughlin
Football
Offensive Line
Senior
3.66 GPA
Education
Berrien Springs, Mich.
Berrien Springs HS
McLaughlin is a standout on the offensive line. Last week against UCF, McLaughlin helped block for 316 yards of total offense. CMU ranks third in the MAC in rushing offense with 183.2 yards per game and is also third in sacks allowed with just 12.