Miami Dade's Luisa Melloni nabs POTW honor

Luisa Melloni in action for Miami Dade (photo courtesy of Miami Dade College)
Luisa Melloni in action for Miami Dade (photo courtesy of Miami Dade College)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 13, 2021) - Miami Dade College's Luisa Melloni has been named NJCAA Division I Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week.

Melloni, a freshman setter from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, averaged 10.8 assists over nine sets. She also averaged 0.4 kills, 1.9 digs and 0.7 blocks during the Sharks' three matches. 

Melloni posted a double-double (40 assists, 12 digs) vs. top-ranked Florida SouthWestern State College. 

She had her second 40+ assist match of the week with a season-high 45 vs. Hillsborough Community College. Melloni currently leads Region 8 and is 20th nationally with 9.04 assists/set.

Melloni was named NJCAA Region 8 Division I Volleyball Setter of the Week on Tuesday.