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2025 Tufts University Jumbos Women's Volleyball Roster

10 Akpevwe Akpoigbe

10 Akpevwe Akpoigbe

  • Height:
    5-9
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Lake Zurich, Ill.
  • High School:
    Lake Zurich
  • Major:
    Cognitive Brain and Sciences

Summary

Biography

2024 (Sophomore): Sophomore middle had a solid and productive season for the Jumbos, as she played in 20 matches while starting 12 times...got into 52 sets for the Jumbos...hit .277 on the season, which was among the team leaders...finished with 74 kills out of the middle, averaging 1.42 kills per set...added nine aces...fifth on the team in blocks with 35 total...chalked up a season-high eight terminations against MIT on October 26...finished with six kills and six assisted blocks against Colorado College on September 6...had six kills on eight attempts against Roger Williams...finished with six kills on nine swings in a win over Wesleyan November 1...Tufts finished 13-11 on the season overall. 

2023 (First-Year): The first-year middle hitter had a solid opening campaign as a newcomer, playing in five matches, starting once while getting into nine sets...finished with 13 kills on the season...hit .188 on her 32 total attempts...finished with two blocks including one solo rejection...posted a career-high five kills against RIT on September 22...finished with four kills on October 6 against Colby...tallied two terminations and two digs against Williams in the NESCAC Semifinals...posted her first career kill against Trinity College September 16...Tufts finished 14-11 overall, while earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament. 

PRIOR TO TUFTS: Was a standout for the Bears of Lake Zurich HS...also played soccer and competed in long jump on the track team...was named as a Central Catholic Conference Honorable Mention as a sophomore, also picking up North Suburban All-Conference as a junior and senior...helped her team to a Class 2A state title as a first-year, also earning conference and county championships for track and field as a senior...treasurer of the Literary Magazine...Junior and Senior Class Board...member of National Honor Society...played for Illini Elite and Sky High volleyball clubs. 

PERSONAL: Cognitive Brain and Sciences major...chose Tufts "because of the welcoming energy it gave off. I remember when I came for a tour in July and felt that the campus was a place where I could grow and challenge myself in a comfortable environment. The coaches also made my recruiting process a breeze and were patient and resourceful with all my questions and requests. In the end, I saw Tufts as a place I could all my second home."
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Historical Player Information

  • 10

    2023Freshman

    MH / OH
    5'9"
    10
  • 10

    2024Sophomore

    MH / OH
    5'9"
    10
  • 10

    2025Junior

    MH / OH
    5'9"
    10