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University of New Hampshire Athletics
3/23/2021 12:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Pagliarini posted 70 digs and 4.67 digs per set in the 3-1 week for the Wildcats
BOSTON - Freshman libero Mia Pagliarini (Springboro, Ohio) of the University of New Hampshire volleyball team was named America East Defensive Specialist of the Week, which was announced on Tuesday by the conference office.
Pagliarini, who wins the award for the first time in her Wildcat career, notched 70 digs and 4.67 digs per set in the 3-1 week for UNH in four total matches. She totaled 18 digs in three of the four matches and registered 16 digs in the 3-0 sweep on UMBC on Sunday. Pagliarini also registered a 98.3% on serve receive over the weekend in 59 total attempts.
"We're extremely proud of Mia and her progress throughout this season," said UNH Head Coach Christopher Feliciano. "There were a handful of critical moments on Sunday where without Mia, the results could have been different."Â
In her first season in Durham, she has led the Wildcats defensively with 122 digs in 29 sets and eight matches, posting 4.21 digs per frame. Her 4.21 digs per set ranks third among America East players. Pagliarini has posted 15 or more digs in six of eight matches, which included a career-high 20 digs on February 28 at UAlbany.Â
The Wildcats return to action for their home opener on Saturday, March 27 against NJIT. Match time from Lundholm Gym is 2Â p.m. on AmericaEast.tv.Â
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Pagliarini, who wins the award for the first time in her Wildcat career, notched 70 digs and 4.67 digs per set in the 3-1 week for UNH in four total matches. She totaled 18 digs in three of the four matches and registered 16 digs in the 3-0 sweep on UMBC on Sunday. Pagliarini also registered a 98.3% on serve receive over the weekend in 59 total attempts.
"We're extremely proud of Mia and her progress throughout this season," said UNH Head Coach Christopher Feliciano. "There were a handful of critical moments on Sunday where without Mia, the results could have been different."Â
In her first season in Durham, she has led the Wildcats defensively with 122 digs in 29 sets and eight matches, posting 4.21 digs per frame. Her 4.21 digs per set ranks third among America East players. Pagliarini has posted 15 or more digs in six of eight matches, which included a career-high 20 digs on February 28 at UAlbany.Â
The Wildcats return to action for their home opener on Saturday, March 27 against NJIT. Match time from Lundholm Gym is 2Â p.m. on AmericaEast.tv.Â
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