BRONX – A pair of Monroe University – Bronx women's volleyball stars, sophomore Ayleenee Salbitani Lopez and freshman Darilenia Paulino, earned Region 15 Athlete of the Month Honorable Mention honors on Tuesday afternoon. The full announcement from the region can be seen here.

Both Salbitani Lopez and Paulino led Monroe to a berth in the North Atlantic B District Final and the Region 15 Semifinal. The Express finished the year 15-10 overall and 13-4 in regional play. 

Salbitani Lopez earned Region 15 Athlete of the Month Honorable Mention kudos for her strong performance in September. During that month, she tallied 44 kills (1.52 per set), 43 service aces (1.48 per set), 73 digs (2.52 per set), and 87.5 points (3.02 per set).

Paulino garnered Region 15 Athlete of the Month accolades for her outstanding play in October. She tallied 384 assists (7.24 per set), a team-high 172 digs (3.24 per set), and added nine blocks during the month.

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