Volleyball | 9/12/2021 10:37:00 PM

FAIRFAX, Va. (Sept. 12, 2021)-Morgan State freshman Madison Grace and sophomore Gabriela Hiciano were named to the 2021 George Mason All-Tournament Team at the conclusion of Sunday's action at the Recreation Athletic Complex on the George Mason campus.
 
Grace, a native of Clinton Township, Mich., averaged 4.71 kills per set, while hitting .380 to lead Morgan State to a 1-2 week and its first victory of the season. The 5-foot-10 outside hitter put together a productive weekend, leading the Lady Bears with a total of 66 kills for an average of 22 kills per match, while adding four digs and two total blocks, including one solo in three matches.
 
On Friday, Grace tallied 16 kills and a dig in the tournament opener against Robert Morris (9/10). Later that evening she hit .500, recorded a match- and season-high 25 kills, two digs and a block assist to lead the Lady Bears to their first win of the season, following a thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the host Patriots. On Saturday, Grace followed up her performance with another 25 kills, while hitting .412 with a dig and a solo block in the finale against Marist.
 
A native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hiciano averaged 2.36 kills and 2.43 digs per set for the weekend. She would finish second on the team in total kills (33) and digs (34) and added two service aces and assisted on three blocks. The 5-foot-11 outside hitter reached double figures in kills and digs twice and had one double-double during the tournament.
 
Hiciano recorded 12 kills, six digs and had three assisted blocks to help the Lady Bears earn a five-set come-from-behind victory over host George Mason on Friday night. The victory was the first of the season for Morgan State. She then concluded the tournament on Saturday with a double-double of 15 digs and 13 kills against Marist (9/11). Hiciano would hit for .209 in the match and added two service aces.
 
Grace and Hiciano were joined by tournament MVP Kayla White and teammate Gabby McHugh (UNC Greensboro), Katie Parmalee and Stephanie Der (George Mason), Annie Monaco and Allena Carmody (Robert Morris), Paola Caten and Jourdan Celestine (Coppin State) and McKinley Fox and Maddie Waumans (Marist).
 
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