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Iona University Athletics

2019 Volleyball Roster

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Anthony Sorbellini
Geraldo Rodriguez
Erin Convey
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Nathan Gentry

1 Alexandra Russo

  • Hometown Bay Shore, NY
  • High School Bay Shore
  • Class Senior
  • Major Criminal Justice
  • Position Defensive Specialist / Libero
  • Height 5-2

Biography

AS A SENIOR (2019):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team honoree
  • MAAC Academic Honor Roll honoree
  • Appeared in 50 sets over 27 matches
  • Recorded 35 digs on the season
  • Had season-best five digs at Siena (Nov. 16)
AS A JUNIOR (2018):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team honoree
  • Appeared in one game against Siena (Nov. 10)
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team Selection
  • Played in 127 sets throughout 34 matches
  • Averaged 1.71 digs per set while totaling 22 service aces
  • Tallied a season-high 21 digs in five sets against Fairfield (Sep. 16) with a service ace
  • Recorded three service aces and seven digs in a sweep of Manhattan (Sep. 23)
  • Netted 15 digs, four assists and two aces at Rider (Sep. 27) in five sets
  • Posted 20 digs in just three sets versus Saint Peter’s (Oct. 15)
AS A FRESHMAN (2016):
  • Saw action in 43 sets throughout 21 matches played
  • Totaled 14 digs
  • Finished with a season-best five digs at Manhattan (Sep. 14)
  • Posted four digs at Stony Brook (Sep. 7)
  • Served for two aces against Marist (Oct. 1)
BEFORE IONA:
  • Three Year Varsity starter
  • 2013 Suffolk County All-League
  • 2014 Suffolk County All-League
  • 2014 All-County Tournament Team
  • 2014 All State All-State Tournament Participant
  • 2014 Suffolk County Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2015 Suffolk County All-League
  • 2015 All-Country Tournament Team
GET TO KNOW ALEXANDRA:
  • Favorite Athlete: Kerri Walsh
  • Favorite Non-Volleyball Athlete: Serena Williams
  • Favorite Food: Avacados
  • Hobbies: Swimming & Beaching
  • Career Goal: Go to law school
  • Person They'd Most Like To Meet: Ellen DeGeneres
  • Did You Know: Competitive Gymnast before playing volleyball
  • Person(s) They Admire: Parents

Statistics

Season:
2019

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2

    2016Freshman

    Defensive Specialist / Libero
    5'2"
    2
  • 1

    2017Sophomore

    Defensive Specialist / Libero
    5'2"
    1
  • 1

    2018Junior

    Defensive Specialist / Libero
    5'2"
    1
  • 1

    2019Senior

    Defensive Specialist / Libero
    5'2"
    1