Coppin State's Ashley Roman, Andrea Tsvetanova, and Geraldyn Palacios have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) NCAA Division I Volleyball Academic All-District Team and have advanced to the national ballot for Academic All-America honors. Ashley Roman is a two-time Academic All-District selection and holds the honor of being the MEAC's all-time leader with 2,402 digs. Andrea Tsvetanova repeated as a First Team All-Conference selection and received MEAC Setter of the Year in 2023 after sharing the honor in 2022. Geraldyn Palacios earned First Team All-MEAC recognition after a successful season. The team's achievements include their first-ever MEAC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance this season and setting school records for wins, conference wins, non-conference wins, longest winning streak, hitting percentage, and kills per set.

Why It Matters

The recognition of these players highlights their academic and athletic achievements and the success of the Coppin State volleyball team, elevating the profile of the university within NCAA Division I volleyball.

By the Numbers
  • Roman: 2,402 career digs, 458 digs and 4.23 digs/set in the latest season
  • Tsvetanova: 986 assists, 8.96 assists/set, led the nation with 72 total aces
State of Play
  • The players have been named to the Academic All-America ballot
  • The team achieved their first-ever MEAC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance
  • Set numerous school records including wins, hitting percentage, and kills per set
Bottom Line

The recognition of these players and the team's success demonstrates the dedication and talent within the Coppin State volleyball program, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in NCAA Division I volleyball.