The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team - Luanna Emiliano, Perris Key, Claudia Lupescu, and Luisa Silva Dos Santos - has been named to the Academic All-District volleyball team by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).

Why It Matters

The recognition highlights the stellar performances of these student-athletes both on the court and in the classroom, showcasing their dedication to academic excellence alongside their athletic achievements.

By the Numbers
  • Luanna Emiliano led the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) with 1,164 assists and averaged 10.21 assists per set, earning the All-WAC First Team honors.
  • Perris Key led UTRGV with 272 total kills and accumulated 243 digs and 71 blocks in 102 sets.
  • Claudia Lupescu earned All-WAC Second Team honors, scoring 3.41 points per set and totaling 262 kills.
  • Luisa Silva Dos Santos ranked ninth in the WAC with a .306 hitting percentage and led UTRGV with 101 blocks.
State of Play
  • Luanna Emiliano is a psychology major from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • Perris Key is a marketing student from Katy, Texas.
  • Claudia Lupescu is a criminal justice major from Bucharest, Romania.
  • Luisa Silva Dos Santos is a communication studies post-baccalaureate student-athlete from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
What's Next

The selected members will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members, and the Academic All-America honorees will be announced on Jan. 9, 2024.