Cruse Aea (2/1/2026) - Athlete Awards

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Athlete of the Month

Cruse Aea

Award

Athlete of the Month
Month Of

2/1/2026
Sport

Men's Volleyball
Bio

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Aea, a graduate student and libero for the men’s volleyball team, anchored the Spartan defense across 39 sets during the month. He secured 133 total digs, 15 receptions and 29 assists to average 3.41 digs and 0.74 assists per set.

Aea recorded a career-high 20 digs in a match against UHSP on Feb. 17, 2026.

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4/3/2021	Joe King	Football
4/3/2021	Shania Gowan	Women's Wrestling
3/5/2021	Ariana Macies	Women's Volleyball
3/5/2021	Billy Francis Jr.	Men's Basketball
2/8/2021	Jadis White	Men's Basketball
2/8/2021	Karoline Ortiz	Women's Wrestling
12/2/2020	Giovanna Tapigliani	Women's Volleyball
11/6/2020	Emma Lattimore	Women's Volleyball
10/9/2020	Mara George	Women's Soccer
3/5/2020	Owen Braungardt	Men's Wrestling
1/30/2020	Brendon Hardy	Men's Basketball
1/8/2020	Tionne Taylor	Women's Basketball
11/22/2019	Caterina Cigarini	Women's Volleyball
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9/27/2019	Louie Perez	Men's Soccer
4/26/2019	Jordan Haeusser	Women's Lacrosse
3/29/2019	Josh Zion	Men's Lacrosse
3/6/2019	Pablo Hernandez	Men's Basketball