University at Albany Great Danes

2023

America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete (May 2024) … finished eighth in the conference, second on the team, with 2.77 digs per set … tied for second on the team with 25 total service aces … only student-athlete on the team who played in all 88 sets on the season … saw time throughout the whole rotation, often playing on defense … collected 12 matches with double-digit digs, including four with at least 15 digs … earned a season-high 17 digs at NJIT (Oct. 1) … tied season-high with 17 digs at Bryant (Oct. 29) … started the season with five kills and four blocks for what proved to be season-highs against Syracuse (Aug. 25) … compiled three services during three matches, including two three-set matches … overall totaled 244 digs, 28 kills, 18 assists, 25 service aces, and 6.0 blocks for 56.0 points.
 

Pickard on Papageorgiou

Eli comes to us via Eastern Illinois and has already spent one semester in our gym. She is a fantastic person who has shown she is comfortable and capable in multiple positions in the gym. The biggest challenge with Eli will be to see where she excels the most on the court and having her compete there since she has so many options.