Women's Volleyball | April 3

DeKALB, Ill.— Northern Illinois University head coach Sondra Parys announced the addition of Alexa Hayes to the 2024 Huskies Volleyball roster on April 3.
 
Hayes, a right-side hitter, comes to the Huskies after spending a season at Tyler Junior College (Texas). Hayes saw action in all 33 matches for Tyler, recording 310 kills, seven aces, and 77 total blocks.
 
Hayes was a three-year member of the Magnolia West High School (Magnolia, Texas) volleyball program, earning offensive MVP her senior season and two-time all-conference second team member. Hayes tallied 331 kills, nine aces, and 85 total blocks.
 
"I am thrilled to welcome Alexa to NIU volleyball," said NIU head coach Sondra Parys. "Through the recruiting process, it was clear (to our staff) that she is a high-level competitor. Her sincere gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of our program was one of the many reasons we believe she will be a positive addition to our roster this fall."
 
Hayes is the sixth addition to the Huskies for 2024, joining Rylea Alvin (Randolph, Wis./Randolph), Ava Grevengoed (Shorewood, Illinois/Joliet West), Emma McCartney (Chardon, Ohio/Chardon), Ella Strausberg (Plainfield, Illinois/Plainfield North), and Kylie Schulze (Wonder Lake, Ill./Woodstock North/Loyola Chicago).

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