OSHAWA, Ont. - Elizabeth McFarland of the women's volleyball team and Rashane Smith of the men's basketball team have been named the Durham College student-athletes of the week for the period ending November 30, 2025.
McFarland, an Accounting - Business Transfer student, had a pair of standout performances last week as the women's volleyball team defeated Fleming on the road, and St. Lawrence at home, both in three sets. Against Fleming, McFarland hit seven kills on 17 total attempts for a .294 hitting percentage, along with seven digs, three assists and a solo block for 8.0 points. She had a season-high 17.0 points against St. Lawrence on Saturday, recording 12 kills on 24 attempts, five digs, four blocks and s service ace.
Smith, a Fitness & Health Promotion student, had his best game of the season in a 105-80 win over the Loyalist Lancers to finish the fall semester strong. He posted season-high totals in points and rebounds with 20 and 10, respectively, and added two assists, a pair of steals, and a block to his stat line.
The women's volleyball team host their annual Adidas Cup from January 3-4, 2026, where they will take on the Mohawk Mountaineers, André-Laurendeau Boomerang, and St. Clair Saints in round robin play.
The men's basketball team return to action in Scarborough on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM against the Centennial Colts.
The Durham College athletes of the week is presented by Subway, located at 2069 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa.
