Emma Grace Named to AVCA All-Region Team

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Emma Grace became the 11th player in program history to be named to the AVCA All-Region Team. Grace was one of 14 players to earn a spot on the Midwest All-Region First 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.

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