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Paige Alsten Inks Pro Contract
11/4/2020 1:00:00 PM | Volleyball
Alsten signed with Clubul Sportiv Universitar Targu Mures in Romania
MACON, Ga. – Former Mercer Bear Paige Alsten became the first Bear in volleyball history to sign a pro contract, coming to terms with Club Sportiv Universitar Targu Mures.
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"Paige was always the hardest worker in our gym and cornerstone of our offense" said Head Coach Derek Schroeder. "I like to think our culture helped her take the next step and this opportunity to grow as a player. All the best from your Bear family!"
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Alsten spent four years with the Orange and Black, breaking and setting multiple records in her time at Mercer. In her career, she ranks first in attack percentage (.320), block assists (364), total blocks (443), and bocks per set (1.07). She ranks third in career kills (1,114) and block solos (79).
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During her junior season, Paige set a career-high 23 kills against Western Carolina on October 27. In her senior season, she set the single-season school record for hitting percentage with .342. She also notched her 1,000th career kill and 400th total block.
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In her time at Mercer, Alsten racked up multiple awards and accolades, both academic and athletic. She was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week (2015), Offensive Player of the Week (2017), All-Freshman Team (2015), Preseason Team (2017, 2018), Student-Athlete of the Week (2017), All-SoCon Second Team (2017), Academic Honor Roll (2017), Academic Team (2017), and All-SoCon First Team (2018).
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"I am very excited to be playing professionally and I am extremely thankful for my time at Mercer and for everyone who has helped me get where I am and become who I am. It was truly a great experience and I will be forever grateful. Go Bears!"
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Clubul Sportiv Universitar Targu Mures is a multi-sport club based in Targu Mures, Romania. The Club was founded in December 2017 by the local council of Targu Mures and began its activity in the summer of 2018.
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FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of Mercer Volleyball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerBearsVB (Twitter), and @mercervolleyball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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"Paige was always the hardest worker in our gym and cornerstone of our offense" said Head Coach Derek Schroeder. "I like to think our culture helped her take the next step and this opportunity to grow as a player. All the best from your Bear family!"
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Alsten spent four years with the Orange and Black, breaking and setting multiple records in her time at Mercer. In her career, she ranks first in attack percentage (.320), block assists (364), total blocks (443), and bocks per set (1.07). She ranks third in career kills (1,114) and block solos (79).
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During her junior season, Paige set a career-high 23 kills against Western Carolina on October 27. In her senior season, she set the single-season school record for hitting percentage with .342. She also notched her 1,000th career kill and 400th total block.
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In her time at Mercer, Alsten racked up multiple awards and accolades, both academic and athletic. She was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week (2015), Offensive Player of the Week (2017), All-Freshman Team (2015), Preseason Team (2017, 2018), Student-Athlete of the Week (2017), All-SoCon Second Team (2017), Academic Honor Roll (2017), Academic Team (2017), and All-SoCon First Team (2018).
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"I am very excited to be playing professionally and I am extremely thankful for my time at Mercer and for everyone who has helped me get where I am and become who I am. It was truly a great experience and I will be forever grateful. Go Bears!"
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Clubul Sportiv Universitar Targu Mures is a multi-sport club based in Targu Mures, Romania. The Club was founded in December 2017 by the local council of Targu Mures and began its activity in the summer of 2018.
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FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of Mercer Volleyball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerBearsVB (Twitter), and @mercervolleyball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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