Emma Grace Named to AVCA All-Region Team

The redshirt senior led Xavier in kills (379) and points (429) this season en route to the program’s first NCAA appearance since 2007. She ranks in the top-10 of the BIG EAST with 3.41 kills, 3.14 digs and 3.86 points per set.

Grace was a unanimous All-BIG EAST Team selection for the first time in her career. She also earned a spot on the BIG EAST All-Tournament Team after leading the Musketeers to their second-ever BIG EAST finals match appearance. 

The Kentucky native was a four-time BIG EAST weekly honor roll selection this season. She led XU to a 3-0 weekend at the Xavier Invitational to earn Tournament MVP honors. She was also named to the Stacheville Challenge All-Tournament Team for her performance in Xavier’s 3-0 opening weekend at Austin Peay.

The outside hitter posted 19 double-doubles this season to end her career with 44 total. She had 20+ kills in five separate matches this year and hit above .300 on 12 different occasions. She had a career-high 23 kills against Miami (OH) on September 5 and matched it again at Villanova on October 4.

Grace finished her Xavier career ninth all-time in points with 1291. She became the third player in program history to record at least 1000 kills, 1000 digs and 100 aces.