Two members of the Virginia Wesleyan University women's volleyball team were named to AVCA First Team All-Region. Outside Hitter Hannah Smith and Setter Niya Nash.

Hannah Smith – Outside Hitter
A model of consistency and excellence, junior outside hitter Hannah Smith was named the 2025 ODAC Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, and now First Team All-Region, following one of the most complete seasons in the nation. Smith led the Marlins with 460 kills and an impressive 3.93 kills per set, while hitting .276 across 1,093 total attacks. Her all-around impact was unmatched. Smith delivered 80 service aces (0.68 per set), posted 447 digs (3.82 per set), and contributed 45 total blocks, compiling 564 points, the most among all VWU players. Her scoring ability, defensive output, and presence elevated the Marlins throughout their undefeated regular-season conference run. In the record books, she currently sits second in program history in Career kills wth 1,299. She broke her own single-match record for most kills in a game with 34 on Nov. 13th against W&L in the ODAC Championship Tournament.

Niya Nash – Setter
Sophomore setter Niya Nash orchestrated one of the most productive offenses in Division III and was named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Region. Nash delivered an outstanding 1,234 assists, averaging 10.55 assists per set, to guide the Marlins to a team average of 12.73 assists per set and a collective .255 hitting percentage. She also contributed 51 aces, 303 digs, and 29 total blocks, underscoring her value as a true all-around setter. She broke two school records this season for the most assists in a single-season and for the most assists in a single-match (65).