Sandora Sasaki Named Third-Team All-American: Sets Record with 503 Kills
Sandora Sasaki, a junior outside hitter for the Emporia State Volleyball program, has been named Third-Team All-American by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). She led the MIAA with 503 kills and set a single-season record for Emporia State with an average of 4.84 kills per set. She ranks third in the nation in kills per set and sixth in points per set.
This recognition is significant for the Emporia State Volleyball program, as Sasaki is the first Hornet to receive All-American honors since 2010. It highlights Sasaki's exceptional performance and places her among the top volleyball players in Division II.
- Sasaki led the MIAA with 503 kills
- Emporia State single-season record: 4.84 kills per set average
- Third in the nation in kills per set
- Sixth in the nation in points per set
- Sandora Sasaki is the first All-American for the Emporia State Volleyball program since 2010.
- She is one of two MIAA players to receive D2CCA All-American honors.
- A total of 21 student-athletes from 18 institutions were selected for the D2CCA All-America Team in 2023.
Sandora Sasaki's impressive performance and recognition as a Third-Team All-American highlight her talent and impact on the Emporia State Volleyball program. Her achievements contribute to the team's success and elevate the program's standing nationally.
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