Volleyball Trio Named to All-Conference Team

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MANSFIELD, MA. – On Wednesday afternoon, the Northeast-10 (NE10) released the 2024 volleyball all-conference teams with three Setters earning recognition. Yasmeen Muhammad claimed a first-team selection, Karielys Melendez earned third-team honors, and Lexi Zammit was selected to the all-rookie team.

Muhammad put together a stellar second year for the Blue and Gold, earning a first-team selection. The sophomore produced a team-high 213 kills (.318 attacking percentage), with 88 total blocks, and 46 digs. A new career-high was reached for Muhammad as she racked up 22 kills in Pace’s five-set win over Saint Anselm College. With 277 points on the year the Shoreline, WA. native ranked inside the NE10 top ten.

A member of the NE10 third-team, Melendez played a key role for the Setters during the 2024 season. The Toa Baja, Puerto Rico native was an all-around threat for the Setters posting a team-high five double-doubles. On the season, Melendez recorded 197 kills (2.77 per set), 183 digs, and a team-best 26 service aces. Her average of 2.77 kills per set sits inside the top ten for the conference.

Zammit made a strong impression in her first season with Pace to claim all-rookie honors. Leading the team in total assists (376) the Perth Western, Australia native ranked seventh for the NE10 in assists per set (6.27). With two 50-assist performances, Zammit was exceptional in setting up her teammates at the net. Along with her facilitating skills, the freshman tallied 90 digs, 18 kills, and 20 service aces.

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