DePaul University Athletics
Polezzi Named Setter of the Week, Tavares Salomon Earns Honor Roll Nod
10/5/2026 1:32:00 PM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Duo leads DePaul to first win over Marquette since 2008
CHICAGO – DePaul volleyball's Leonor Polezzi was named BIG EAST Setter of the Week on Monday, while Isabela Tavares Salomon earned a spot on the BIG EAST Honor Roll following DePaul's memorable 3-2 win over Marquette.
Polezzi earns her fourth BIG EAST weekly award of the 2026 season and the first weekly award in a positional category for a Blue Demon this year.
The senior setter helped DePaul to a 1-1 weekend against Marquette and Creighton, totaling 83 assists, six service aces and 27 digs across nine sets. Polezzi recorded 49 assists, 16 digs and three aces in DePaul's five-set victory over Marquette on Sept. 30 before adding 34 assists, 11 digs and three aces against Creighton on Oct. 2.
Polezzi currently ranks first in the BIG EAST with 0.88 aces per set, while her 8.88 assists per set ranks fifth. She has recorded at least three service aces in six consecutive matches, the longest active streak in NCAA Division I. Polezzi also ranks eighth nationally with 34 aces on the season.
Tavares Salomon also turned in a strong weekend, totaling 32 kills while hitting .328 over nine sets. The sophomore outside hitter recorded 20 kills on .405 hitting against Marquette before adding 12 kills and three blocks at Creighton.
Through four BIG EAST matches, Tavares Salomon ranks fifth in the conference with 57 kills at 3.56 kills per set. She ranks seventh in hitting percentage at .336 and eighth in points per set at 3.72.
DePaul enters the week 11-4 overall and 3-1 in BIG EAST play. The Blue Demons are one of six teams tied for the conference lead at 3-1.
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DePaul returns home to host Villanova and Georgetown Oct. 9-10 with action streamed live on ESPN+.
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Season ticket memberships are now live for the 2026 DePaul Volleyball season! Season ticket memberships include access to all 15 anticipated regular season matches at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Lincoln Park. Season tickets are available beginning at $79 for general admission and $129 for courtside seating! Want to bring your team to the match? Group ticket deposits are also available for parties of 10 or more. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets to reserve your seats today!
Polezzi earns her fourth BIG EAST weekly award of the 2026 season and the first weekly award in a positional category for a Blue Demon this year.
The senior setter helped DePaul to a 1-1 weekend against Marquette and Creighton, totaling 83 assists, six service aces and 27 digs across nine sets. Polezzi recorded 49 assists, 16 digs and three aces in DePaul's five-set victory over Marquette on Sept. 30 before adding 34 assists, 11 digs and three aces against Creighton on Oct. 2.
Polezzi currently ranks first in the BIG EAST with 0.88 aces per set, while her 8.88 assists per set ranks fifth. She has recorded at least three service aces in six consecutive matches, the longest active streak in NCAA Division I. Polezzi also ranks eighth nationally with 34 aces on the season.
Tavares Salomon also turned in a strong weekend, totaling 32 kills while hitting .328 over nine sets. The sophomore outside hitter recorded 20 kills on .405 hitting against Marquette before adding 12 kills and three blocks at Creighton.
Through four BIG EAST matches, Tavares Salomon ranks fifth in the conference with 57 kills at 3.56 kills per set. She ranks seventh in hitting percentage at .336 and eighth in points per set at 3.72.
DePaul enters the week 11-4 overall and 3-1 in BIG EAST play. The Blue Demons are one of six teams tied for the conference lead at 3-1.
UP NEXT
DePaul returns home to host Villanova and Georgetown Oct. 9-10 with action streamed live on ESPN+.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
Stay up to date with all things DePaul Volleyball at DePaulBlueDemons.com. For real-time updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram, and Facebook, or sign up for email updates and text alerts.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season ticket memberships are now live for the 2026 DePaul Volleyball season! Season ticket memberships include access to all 15 anticipated regular season matches at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Lincoln Park. Season tickets are available beginning at $79 for general admission and $129 for courtside seating! Want to bring your team to the match? Group ticket deposits are also available for parties of 10 or more. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets to reserve your seats today!
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