DENVER – The University of Denver volleyball program has rostered former Purdue Fort Wayne middle blocker Molly Mirabelli for the upcoming fall season, head coach Megan Pendergast announced on Saturday.
 
Mirabelli made 24 starts in 27 matches a year ago, finishing first on the team in blocks, rejecting 72 attacks. The Michigan native recorded double digit kills in five matches in her junior campaign last fall. Mirabelli will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
 
"I am overjoyed to welcome Molly to our team at the University of Denver," Pendergast said. "She embodies dedication, resilience and a genuine love for the sport. Molly's amazing personality is a true asset both on and off the court. Her positive energy, leadership qualities and relentless work ethic make her exceptional addition to our roster. Not only does Molly bring a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere to our team, but her ability to be a force at the net will make a huge impact during her time here. Having someone with Molly's wealth of experience on our roster is a game-changer."
 
Molly Mirabelli – Middle Blocker – Senior – Traverse City, Mich. – 6'2" – St. Francis H.S.
Awards:
2022 Purdue Fort Wayne Invitational All-Tournament Team.
 
2022 at Purdue Fort Wayne: 
Named to the Purdue Fort Wayne Invitational All-Tournament Team ... Played in 27 matches with 24 starts ... Finished first on the team with 72 blocks with a season-high of six blocks Lindenwood (Aug. 27) ... Totaled 190 kills on a .236 season hitting percentage ... Recorded double-digits kills against Western Illinois (Aug. 27), Cleveland State (Oct. 14), IUPUI (Oct. 22), Northern Kentucky (Nov. 4) and Oakland (Nov. 11).

2021 at Purdue Fort Wayne: 
Played in 23 matches with 20 starts ... Reached double-figures with 11 kills against Robert Morris (Oct. 29) and 10 against Youngstown State (Oct. 30) ... Hit .583 (9-2-12) at UIC (Oct. 24), .611 (11-0-18) against Robert Morris (Oct. 29) and .333 (10-3-21) against Youngstown State (Oct. 30) in three consecutive matches ... Blocked a season-high eight attacks against Northern Kentucky (Nov. 6) in her last match of the season before falling to injury ... Recorded 78 blocks in her sophomore season.

2020 (Spring 2021) at Purdue Fort Wayne: 
Played in six contests in her freshman campaign ... Recorded a season-high 10 kills against Cleveland State (Feb. 23) with a .474 hitting percentage ... Blocked four Cleveland State attacks on February 22, which was a season-high ... Hit .303 on the season.

High School: 
Four-time All-State selection ... Earned three First Team All-State distinctions ... Selected to four All-Conference and All-Region teams ... Earned a place in the 1,000-kill club ... Led St. Francis to the Michigan State quarterfinal in 2016 and semifinal in 2019 ... Played for FaROut 16's National Black club in 2017 and FaROut 18's National Black team in 2018 and 2019 ... Led the team to an AAU National Championship in 2017 and a third-place finish in 2018 ... Pitched for her softball team for two years ... Was an All-Conference, All-Region and All-State softball player for both years ...  Earned the Academic Scholar Athlete award for both volleyball and softball in each of her four years.

Personal: 
Daughter of Doug and Kristin Mirabelli ... Mother Kristin played softball at Wichita State ... Father Doug played baseball at Wichita State and went on to be a two-time World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox ... Has one sister Emma, and one brother Joey ... Majoring in General Studies. 

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