Malmlov Named Daktronics All-East First Team, Alpough Second Team

WEST HAVEN, Conn. - University of New Haven women's volleyball student-athlete Sara Malmlov has been named to the Daktronics, Inc. All-East Region First Team, while setter Chelsey Alpough has been named to the All-East Region Second Team. Daktronics, Inc. recognizes All Region teams in most of the sports and are voted on by the sports information directors of Division II institutions.

Malmlov, the two-time Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year, led the Chargers with 3.96 kills per set and was also named to the AVCA All-East Region Team. She also registered 3.35 digs per set from her outside hitter position. The senior recorded a team-high 48 service aces and 49 total blocks as well. This is Malmlov's second season on the AVCA All-East Region Team.

Alpough, the two-time Northeast-10 Conference Setter of the Year, led the Chargers with 10.48 assists per set and was named to the AVCA All-East Region Team as well. The junior also recorded 232 digs, 28 service aces and 82 kills throughout the season. She led the NE-10 in assists per set and was also named to the NE-10 First Team in 2010. This is Alpough's second season on the AVCA All-East Region Team.

The Chargers finished the season with a 27-3 overall record and a perfect 15-0 record in the NE-10. New Haven claimed the NE-10 regular season and postseason championships and advanced to the NCAA Division II East Region Championship.