A defining hallmark of AU Volleyball is a championship culture. In 2025, the Eagles captured the Patriot League Championship with a dominant performance.
This title — the first since 2019 — was marked not just by victory, but by excellence:
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AU set a Patriot League Championship record for team hitting percentage in a match (.529) as it swept its way to the title.
- Deniz Dakak was named both the Player of the Year and Setter of the Year, Sophie Dufour Rookie of the Year, Bella Marrero Libero of the Year, Prinzez Zeck, Elise Sterling, and Salme Adeele Hollas round out the impressive showing with spots on the All-League teams.
Six All-League selections is the most in program history since 2004, and it's the second time that American has won all five Patriot League major awards (2015).
Continued support ensures that AU Volleyball can recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes, enhance performance resources, and sustain a standard of excellence that honors the program’s history and prepares it for what comes next.
I would like to wholeheartedly express gratitude to each and every single one of our devoted donors, supporters, and staff members whose donations contribute to our athletic and academic success as a program. Not only do your donations contribute to the cultivation of our academic and athletic success, but they also contribute to the development of skills that help us to excel in life as strong, independent women. This program has given me an environment that allows me to play the sport I love with people who are my family, and words will never be able to express the gratitude I feel from everyone who donates to our program.