HOUSTON, TX-- The University of St. Thomas volleyball program earned two major distinctions this week as
Alexis Bodunrin and
Carly Lange were both named to the AVCA Division III First Team All-Region. The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its annual regional awards recognizing the top players across all 10 Division III regions.
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Bodunrin continued her rise as one of the region's most impactful outside hitters. The junior from Tomball, Texas, was named SCAC Player of the Year after pacing the conference in kills per set (4.08) and points per set (4.50), while finishing second in the league with 432 total kills. She also earned All-Tournament Team honors at the SCAC Championship.
Her All-Region selection adds to an already impressive list of accolades, including SCAC Elite 19, First Team All-SCAC, and five SCAC Player of the Week honors. Bodunrin was a driving force behind the Celts' offensive rhythm and was central to UST's success throughout the year.
Lange, a junior from Bellville, Texas, made an immediate impact in her first season with St. Thomas. The transfer libero was named SCAC Back Row Player of the Year and currently leads the conference—and the entire region—in total digs (668) and digs per set (6.19). She also ranks third nationally in both categories, highlighting her elite-level production.
Her First Team All-SCAC honor and leadership in the back row solidified UST's defensive identity. Lange's consistency, vision, and command of the court were crucial in stabilizing the Celts' defensive efforts all season.
Together, Bodunrin and Lange helped lead St. Thomas to the number one overall seed at the SCAC Tournament and to an SCAC Gold Division Co-Regular Season Championship. Their AVCA First Team All-Region selections underscore the high-caliber talent within the program and the continued growth of UST Volleyball
