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 March 1, 2026.

McFarland, an Accounting - Business Transfer student, was named a championship all-star at the 2026 OCAA Women's Volleyball Championship over the weekend. McFarland earned player of the match honours in Friday's semifinal against St. Clair, recording eight kills, three solo blocks and a service ace for 12.0 points to go along with 10 digs. In Saturday's bronze medal match against Seneca, she registered another eight kills, one block and one service ace for 10.0 points, as well as four digs.

Smith, a Fitness & Health Promotion student, recorded a double-double in Saturday's quarter-final against Humber, leading the team with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Leading the team in a third category, Smith accounted for two of Durham's six steals on the day. This was his highest scoring performance of the season.

The 2025-26 women's volleyball and men's basketball seasons have come to an end.

The Durham College athletes of the week is presented by Subway, located at 2069 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa.