BRONX, N.Y., September 23, 2019 – Atop of the best start in program history, the Monroe College Express women's volleyball program has received votes in the latest NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Rankings, as announced by the national office on Monday.
 
This marks the first time a Monroe Express athletic program has earned national ranking recognition, as the Express were among eight teams receiving votes outside of the top-10 poll.
 
First-year head coach Joel Sanchez has ushered a tremendous turnover of the program, leading the Express to 5-1 record through the early portion of the season. Statistically, the Express are ranked within the top-15 in several statistical categories, ranking second in assists per set (11.39), sixth in hitting percentage (.274), and 13^th in service aces per set (3.61).
 
Sophomore Dennyfer Hernandez and freshman Irianna Castillo have led the Express attack, averaging 2.70 and 2.22 kills per set respectfully while freshman Jeribeth Hodge averages a stellar 6.96 assists per set.
 
Coming up next, the Express head to Loch Sheldrake, N.Y. for a Region XV matchup with Sullivan Community College on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m.
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 30 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Monroe Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus as of the fall of 2017, has 11 varsity and junior varsity teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
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