University of Minnesota Athletics
Santana, Tapp Named All-North Region
12/9/2014 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
The University of Minnesota volleyball program had two individuals named to the 2014 All-North Region Team, announced today by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Junior Daly Santana (Corozal, Puerto Rico) and sophomore Paige Tapp (Stewartville, Minn.) have both been named All-North Region, the first honor for both individuals.
Santana, a 6-foot outside hitter, was a team captain for the Gophers in 2014. At the end of the regular season, Santana ranked second among Big Ten athletes in points per set (4.47), third in kills per set (3.90) and fourth in aces per set (0.33). Leading the Gophers with 425 kills, Santana recorded eight double-doubles and led the Gophers in match kills 20 times this season. Named a tournament MVP in non-conference action, Santana also earned all-tournament honors two additional times. An All-Big Ten honorable mention, Santana also received Minnesota's Big Ten Sportsmanship award.
Tapp, a 6-foot, 1-inch middle blocker, adds to her honors list after being named an All-Big Ten selection this season. After seeing action in only 21 sets her rookie season, Tapp played in all 31 matches as a sophomore and 110 of the team's 111 sets. Tapp hit over .400 in 14 matches and had four contests where she recorded over 10 blocks. On the season, Tapp had 222 kills and hit .354, which ranked in the Big Ten's top 10. She finished the regular season as the nation's third best blocker. A two-time All-Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, Tapp led the league in blocks as she averaged 1.55 blocks per set.
All-North Region
First Name | Last Name | School | Position | Year |
Abby | Cole | University of Michigan | MB | So. |
Kaitlyn | Early | Illinois State University | S | Sr. |
Kelsey | Fien | University of Nebraska | OH | Jr. |
Kaitlyn | Hickey | IUPUI | OH | Jr. |
Jaelyn | Keene | Illinois State University | MB | Fr. |
Rachel | Minarick | Michigan State University | S | Fr. |
Kori | Moster | Michigan State University | L | Sr. |
Emily | Orrick | Illinois State University | L | Sr. |
Mary | Pollmiller | University of Nebraska | S | Sr. |
Chloe | Reinig | Michigan State University | OH | So. |
Kadie | Rolfzen | University of Nebraska | OH | So. |
Daly | Santana | University of Minnesota | OH | Jr. |
Emily | Spencer | IPFW | OH | Sr. |
Paige | Tapp | University of Minnesota | MB | So. |
