Denison first-year right-side hitter Emily Monachino opened her collegiate career with an impressive showing at the Mount Union Invitational, helping the Big Red to wins over Alfred (3-0), Mount Union (3-0), and Clarkson (3-2). Monachino posted weekend highs of 20 points, 19 kills, and two blocks against Clarkson, and a .478 hitting percentage versus Mount Union. In her weekend debut, the rookie averaged 4.06 points, 3.89 kills, and a .387 hitting percentage across 11 sets and was named to the All-Tournament Team.