Davis, Veldman Tabbed With All-Region Honors

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Junior Sophia Davis has been awarded East Coast All-Region recognition, while sophomore Miëtte Veldman has been named Honorable Mention All-Region, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced on Tuesday.

Davis has earned All-Region honors for the second time in her career, having done so as a freshman in 2019.

The middle blocker led the Dukes with 107 total blocks (1.22/set), which ranked second in the conference this season. She attacked for 253 total kills (2.88/set), hitting at an astounding .370 rate.

The Fort Lauderdale, Fla. native was named All-Conference First Team on Nov. 17, after being named preseason All-Conference and earning Conference Defensive Player of the Week twice during the season.

Veldman was named Honorable Mention All-Region for the first time in her career. Her recognition adds to a slew of awards this season, including Conference Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team, and CoSIDA Academic All-District.

The outside hitter led JMU with 303 kills, and her 4.09 kills/set were tops in the league. Veldman led the Dukes in kills, kills/set, points, and points/set this season, while adding 170 digs (2.30/set) defensively.

James Madison wrapped up the 2021 campaign with a 17-7 overall record and an 11-5 second-place mark in the conference.

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Sophie Davis

Miëtte Veldman

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Completed Event: Volleyball versus No. 4 Troy on November 21, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 1 , (26-24, 25-14, 11-25, 25-23)

Completed Event: Volleyball versus No. 2 South Alabama on November 22, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 2 , (25-21, 25-12, 21-25, 25-27, 21-19)

Completed Event: Volleyball versus No. 1 Arkansas State on November 23, 2025 , Loss , 1, to, 3 , (20-25, 25-18, 20-25, 21-25)

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