INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced its 2026 Women's Volleyball All-Conference teams and postseason awards, with two Quincy University student-athletes receiving recognition.
Freshman outside hitter Aysem Kocaalp was named to the All-GLVC Second Team, while Milica Stamenic was selected as Quincy's James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award honoree.
Kocaalp was the Hawks' lone All-Conference selection after an impressive debut campaign that saw her emerge as one of the top freshmen in the GLVC.
Aysem Kocaalp – All-GLVC Second Team
Kocaalp, a native of Istanbul, Turkey, and graduate of TED Rönesans College High School, earned All-GLVC Second Team recognition following a standout freshman campaign in which she established herself as one of the conference's most productive offensive players.
The outside hitter led Quincy in nearly every major offensive category, totaling 335 kills, 49 service aces and 398.0 points. She averaged 3.22 kills, 0.47 service aces and 3.83 points per set, all team highs.
Kocaalp's offensive production placed her among the GLVC's top performers, ranking sixth in the conference in kills per set and fourth in total kills. She also ranked fourth in points per set, third in service aces per set and third in total service aces.
Even more impressively, Kocaalp led all GLVC freshmen in each of those five statistical categories, establishing herself as one of the conference's premier first-year players.
Beyond her offensive contributions, Kocaalp also made an impact defensively, collecting 267 digs at an average of 2.57 per set while adding 25 total blocks.
Her ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game made her a consistent presence for the Hawks throughout the season. Whether providing offensive firepower at the net, delivering from the service line or contributing in the back row, Kocaalp quickly developed into one of Quincy's most valuable players.
The Second Team selection caps an impressive debut campaign for Kocaalp, whose production placed her among the conference's top offensive threats despite being in her first collegiate season.
Milica Stamenic – James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award Honoree
Stamenic was named Quincy's representative for the GLVC James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes student-athletes who have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
To receive the honor, student-athletes must also be in good academic standing and demonstrate good citizenship outside of athletic competition.
As Quincy's honoree, Stamenic is now eligible to be selected as one of the university's two overall James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award winners, which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2026-27 academic year.
The recognition highlights Stamenic's commitment to the values of collegiate athletics and her representation of the Quincy women's volleyball program both on and off the court.
