Key Points
  • UTRGV volleyball team focused on improving defensive efficiency to ease pressure off hitters, with junior Kiaraliz Perez playing an essential role as libero and earning WAC Libero of the Year.
  • Junior setter Luanna Emiliano and junior right side Perris Key also contributed to the defensive improvement.
  • UTRGV displayed a diversified attack with six different players leading the team in kills in at least one match.
  • Freshman outside hitter Nadine Zech emerged as a dependable offensive player, making the WAC All-Freshman Team.
  • Junior outside hitter Claudia Lupescu was selected to the First Team All-WAC, leading the team in kills and earning recognition for her performance.
  • UTRGV finished the season with a 19-12 record, qualifying for the conference tournament as the #3 seed and advancing to the semifinals.
  • Santos and Giani concluded their UTRGV careers, leaving impressive statistical legacies, while Emiliano achieved significant career milestones in assists and aces.
  • The team, with nine new faces, displayed resilience and chemistry, setting the stage for a promising 2024 season.