Hillsdale, Mich. (12/2/10) – HPU junior libero Kyra Pelayo was named to the Daktronics NCAA Division II All-America Women’s Volleyball Team. Pelayo’s Second-Team selection was announced today along with the rest of the All-America Women’s Volleyball teams. Voting for the award was conducted by Sports Information Directors of Division II institutions nationwide.
Pelayo becomes the first-ever HPU libero to earn All-America honors since the position was instituted by the NCAA in 2002. She is the first HPU All-American since Barbara Martin earned First-Team honors in 2005. Pelayo was already named to the Daktronics All-Region First Team, and was selected as the PacWest Libero of the Year.
Pelayo finished the season ranked third in digs per set (6.72) and her 598 total digs shattered the HPU single-season record. She recorded 30 or more digs in six matches this season, posting a season-high 49 digs versus Montana State Billings (9/3).
Pelayo was the lone All-America selection from the PacWest Conference, and one of four West Region players named to the First, Second, or Third Teams.
Pelayo led HPU to an 18-6 overall record, the most wins since 2005. HPU again finished third in the PacWest with a 12-4 conference record.
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