NEW PALTZ, NY – Lexi Stragalas of The State University of New York at New Paltz women's volleyball team has been named to the 2026 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Women's Volleyball All-Conference Team, as announced by the conference office Wednesday.

Stragalas earned honorable mention recognition following a standout senior campaign for the Hawks, establishing several career highs while making an impact on both sides of the court.

The Syosset, NY native finished second on the team with a career-best 192 kills, averaging a personal-best 2.02 kills per set. The senior outside hitter also contributed defensively, totaling a career-high 86 digs and 44 blocks while accumulating a career-best 219 points on the season.

Stragalas' recognition comes following SUNY New Paltz's inaugural season competing in the NJAC. The Hawks concluded their 2026 campaign with a 10-19 overall record and a 1-7 mark in conference play, competing against a challenging slate of conference opponents.

SUNY New Paltz highlighted its first NJAC season with a 3-1 victory over Rutgers-Newark, securing the program's first conference win as a member of the NJAC and marking an early milestone in its new conference era.

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