Lady Monsters Wrap Up Exciting Season at NJCAA National Tournament

The Eastern Arizona College volleyball team concluded its memorable 2024 season after competing in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament. Despite falling short in the consolation round, the Lady Monsters capped off a remarkable year filled with milestones and championships.

Day One: Tough Loss Against Miami Dade

Entering the tournament as the #15 seed, the Lady Monsters faced #2 Miami Dade on Wednesday, November 20. The match ended in a 3-1 loss, sending Eastern Arizona into the consolation bracket.

Day Two: Battle with Odessa College

On Thursday, November 21, the Lady Monsters squared off against Odessa College in a 10 a.m. CST matchup. Eastern Arizona struggled early, dropping the first two sets with scores of 14-25 and 16-25. However, the team displayed resilience in the third set, fighting point for point and tying the score several times before ultimately falling 18-25.

Several players delivered standout performances:

• Melanie Merrill led the offense with 8 kills, 5 service aces, and 7 digs.
• Hannah Pushckor recorded 5 blocks.
• Kadence Moore anchored the defense with 10 digs.

A Season to Remember

The Lady Monsters wrapped up their season with an impressive 23-12 overall record and a 9-3 mark in conference play. Along the way, they claimed the Region I Championship and the Rocky Mountain B District Championship, earning their place on the national stage.

Eastern Arizona's hard work, determination, and championship run have set the bar high for seasons to come. Congratulations to the Lady Monsters on an outstanding year!

Go Monsters!