2025 (Sophomore): In his first season with the Hawks, Allen appeared in one game, making his debut in a QU uniform against Rockhurst (4/1/25), where he had two kills and a service ace for three total points.
-Â Â Academic All-MIVA
2024 (Freshman at Kentucky State): Appeared in 83 sets for the Thorobreds, where he was second on the team with 149 kills (1.80 per set) and totaled a team-best 204.5 points (2.46 per set), which was top-10 in the SIAC. Allen had 12 assists and 23 service aces. On the defensive end, he had 30 digs and 50 total blocks (15 solo, 35 assists). As a freshman, Malachi was top-15 in every major statistic in the NCAA as a freshman.
-Â Â SIAC Freshman of the Year
-Â Â Kentucky State Offensive Player of the Year
Personal: Allen is from Tucson, Arizona, where he competed for the Salpointe Catholic High School Lancers, making a significant impact on the court. A dominant defensive player, he set the school’s all-time record for blocks with 176 and played a key role in leading his team to three 4A Gila Championships. His individual accolades include Salpointe Defensive Player of the Year, Salpointe Player of the Year, and 4A Gila Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named to multiple All-Tournament teams and earned Bronze at Nationals, where he was selected for the Nationals All-Tournament Team.
Off the court, Malachi was an honor roll student and a member of the Crossing the Goal Club. In his free time, he enjoys golf, gaming, and yoga. A fan of LeBron James and the Green Bay Packers, he is supported by his parents, Jessica and Terry Ackerson, and his sister, Jacqueline.
Why QU?
I chose QU because of the law program and amazing campus.
