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Wayne State University Athletics

2022 Volleyball Roster

Jose Juarez

2 Sam Palazzolo

2 Sam Palazzolo

  • Position:
    DS/L
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Shelby Twp., Mich.
  • High School:
    Utica Eisenhower
  • Letters:
    4

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Played in 98 matches and 360 sets across four years ... ranks sixth all-time in serve percentage (.960), ninth in service attempts (1,245), and tied-for-ninth in service aces (81).

2022:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in all 30 matches and 111 sets, starting in 14 ... placed third on the team in service aces (31) ... had 182 digs (1.64/set) ... set a personal best for a season in points (32) and service aces (31) ... had a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage and recorded a kill vs. McKendree (8/27) ... notched three service aces vs. Grand Valley State (9/24) and vs. Northern Michigan (10/29), which led the team both matches ... also recorded two service aces in five other matches ... had 10 or more digs in a match twice, 11 vs. Northwood (9/3) and ten vs. Michigan Tech (10/28) ... recorded at least two digs in every match and at least five digs in 22 matches ... recorded two total attempts at Northern Michigan (10/7) ... had two assists at Ferris State (10/20) ... tallied nine digs, a service ace, and an attempt at Lake Superior State (11/5) ... Match-By-Match Statistics. 

2021:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... appeared in 27 matches and played in 92 sets ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee ... totaled 173 digs (1.90/set) ... had 18 service aces (0.20/set), five assists and two kills ... collected at least 10 digs on six occasions and had at least two digs in all but one match ... posted a career best 19 digs at Saginaw Valley State (11/5) ... tallied 11 digs vs. Grand Valley State (10/10) ... finished with a .913 reception percentage ... served an ace in seven matches, including a season-high two on three occasions ... Match-By-Match Statistics.

2020-21:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in all 12 matches ... appeared in 40 of the 43 total sets and started five matches ... finished with 45 digs (1.12/set) and six service aces  (0.15/set) ... posted a .939 reception percentage ... recorded a season-high 11 digs vs. Ashland (4/3) ... had eight digs versus Parkside (3/12) ... Match-By-Match Statistics.

2019:  Appeared in all 29 matches and 117 sets ... was third on the team with 26 service aces (0.22/set) ... tallied 216 digs (1.85/set) ... finished with 13 assists (0/11/set) ... posted a .945 serving percentage ... notched 10 matches with at least 10 digs, including a season-high 15 digs vs. New Haven (9/7) ... had 13 digs on three occasions - vs. Malone (9/14), vs. Ferris State (10/25) and vs. Grand Valley State (11/16) ... collected a season-best four aces vs. William Jewell (10/18) ... had at least one ace in 17 matches and at least two on seven occasions ... ranked 15th in the GLIAC in aces ... Match-by-Match Statistics.

High School:  A 2019 graduate of Utica Eisenhower High School ... was a team captain and three-year varsity letterwinner for Eagles and head coach Caitlin Lapratt ... served as the team's libero ... helped Eisenhower to MAC Red Championships in 2016 and 2018 ... named to the MHSAA Division I All-State Honorable Mention Team ... finished with 866 digs, 98 assists and 60 aces as a junior ... tallied 593 digs, 69 assists and 50 aces as a sophomore ... posted 641 digs, 76 assists and 66 aces during her freshman season ... was a three-time All-Region honoree ... selected to the Class A All-State All-Defensive Team in 2016, 2017 and 2018 ... earned All-Conference and league MVP honors in 2018.

Personal:  Full name -- Samantha P. Palazzolo ... born on March 25, 2001, in Detroit ... daughter of Michael and Sally Palazzolo ... has one sister, Sydney ... is majoring in Public Health ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Winter 2023 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Fall 2021 and Winter 2022.
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Historical Player Information

  • 2

    2019Freshman

    DS/L
    5'8"
    2
  • 2

    2020-21Sophomore

    DS/L
    5'8"
    2
  • 2

    2021Junior

    DS/L
    5'10"
    2
  • 2

    2022Senior

    DS/L
    5'9"
    2