Missouri-St. Louis volleyball captured three of the Great Lakes Valley Conference’s five major awards and placed six players on the All-GLVC teams. Junior Alayna Santel was named Player of the Year, senior Skylar Weaver repeated as Libero of the Year, and sophomore Marly Burbach won the conference’s inaugural Setter of the Year award. The honors arrive as the Tritons prepare to open the GLVC tournament against Lewis.

By the Numbers
  • 6 UMSL players earned All-GLVC honors: 4 first-team and 2 second-team selections.
  • 3 of the conference’s 5 major awards went to UMSL.
  • Santel averages 3.82 kills per set and leads the GLVC with 0.51 service aces per set.
  • Weaver leads the GLVC with 5.51 digs per set and 528 total digs.
  • Burbach ranks 6th in Division II in assists per set.
Yes, But

UMSL’s honors showcase individual excellence, but the awards also reflect a broader team effort: four Tritons made the first team, and two more earned second-team recognition. Senior defensive specialist Reese Baker received the team’s sportsmanship honor and is eligible for a university-wide award announced later in the academic year.

State of Play
  • The Tritons are scheduled to face sixth-seeded Lewis in a GLVC tournament quarterfinal Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
  • The match is the final quarterfinal of the day at Williamsville High School Fieldhouse in Williamsville, Illinois.
What's Next

UMSL’s postseason begins against Lewis, with a tournament win keeping its championship run alive. Baker’s eligibility for one of UMSL’s two Spalding Sportsmanship Awards will be decided at the end of the academic year.

Bottom Line

UMSL enters the conference tournament with standout talent across its lineup—and recognition that underscores the program’s sustained presence among the GLVC’s best.