RICHMOND, Va. – Elon University sophomore Leah Daniel has been named to the All-CAA First Team, as announced by the league office Thursday morning, Nov. 21.
 
"Leah has worked very hard during the off-season to improve in all areas of her game, so it is good to see her get recognized for her efforts," said Elon head coach Mary Tendler. "She has been a very consistent player for us this season and has come through in some clutch moments to help us win matches. I know Leah would agree with me that her teammates were very instrumental in helping her earn this award."

A Zionsville, Ind. native, Daniel led the Phoenix this season with 454 kills and 3.88 kills per set and added 16 service aces, four assists, 127 digs, and 65.0 blocks (seven solo) to her totals. She picked up All-Tournament Team selections at the Robert Morris Sheraton Invitational and the UVA Jefferson Cup and was tabbed the CAA Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 30 as she helped Elon to its best start in league play since joining the conference in 2014. In wins over Hofstra and Northeastern, she hit .239 with 35 kills (3.89/set), two service aces, nine digs, five blocks (one solo), and 40.0 points. Daniel reached double-digit kills in all but three matches during the regular season and had a streak of 18 matches with double-figure scoring. As of Nov. 20, she ranks 22nd in the nation in both kills and total points (506.0) and is 36th in total attacks (1,170). She is also second in the league with 10.00 attacks per set.

Daniel and the Phoenix (13-17, 7-9 CAA) enter the 2019 CAA Conference Championship as the No. 5 seed and will play No. 4 Northeastern in a 4 p.m. opening-round match this Friday, Nov. 22 at Hofstra's David S. Mack Physical Education Center.

2019 CAA Volleyball Postseason Awards
First Team
Athena Ardila, Northeastern
Maria Bellinger, Delaware
Leah Daniel, Elon
Sophia Davis, James Madison
Olivia Finckel, Towson
Laura Masciullo, Hofstra
M'Kaela White, James Madison
Lydia Wiers, Towson
Marrisa Wonders, Towson

Second Team
Kendall Bender, UNCW
Briley Brind'Amour, James Madison
Silvia Grassini, Towson
Andie Hanus, Delaware
Emily Jarome, Towson
Logan Manusky, Charleston
Sarah Martin, James Madison
Natalie Shollin, Northeastern
Luisa Sydlik, Hofstra
Juliana Vaz, Hofstra

2019 CAA Player of the Year: Marissa Wonders, Towson
2019 CAA Setter of the Year: Marissa Wonders, Towson
2019 CAA Defensive Specialist of the Year: Andie Hanus, Delaware
2019 CAA Rookie of the Year: Lydia Wiers, Towson
2019 CAA Coach of the Year: Don Metil, Towson

All-Rookie Team
Ezgi Basaranlar, Delaware
Athina Dimitriadis, Hofstra
Sophia Davis, James Madison
Danielle Nathan, James Madison
Erica Staunton, Northeastern
Lydia Wiers, Towson