2018 Volleyball Roster
Develle, Emily
Jersey Number 5
Emily Develle
- Position:
- L
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Finance
- Hometown:
- Pasadena, Calif.
Bio
WHY LEHIGH?
Lehigh University offers me the ultimate student-athlete experience, allowing me to challenge myself both in the classroom and on the court.
2018 (SENIOR SEASON)
Made the start as Lehigh's only libero in all 28 matches, while playing a team-high 111 sets...ranked fifth in the Patriot League in digs (456) and fourth in digs per set (4.11)....her 456 digs rank eighth all-time in single-season program history...led the team in digs for the third straight season...finished third on the team for service aces (19) and third in assists (123)...became Lehigh's all-time digs leader in program history at American (11/6) with her 1,706th career dig. She finishes her career with 1,721...posted double-digit digs in 24 of her 28 matches, including her final seven matches...tallied a season-high 27 digs twice against vs. Navy (9/22) and at Loyola (10/20)...recorded a season-high eight assists on two occasions, at Army (9/28) and at Bucknell (10/7)...selected as the Lehigh Volleyball Coaches' Award recipient...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2017 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action in all 31 matches, while playing a team-high 111 sets…named to the Patriot League All-Tournament Team…ranked third in the Patriot League in digs (476) and fourth in digs per set (4.29)…her 476 digs ranks fourth all-time in program history…led the team in digs for the second-straight season…finished second on the team in service aces (22) and third in assists (119)… posted double-digit digs in 28 matches on the season, including 20-plus digs on six different occasions…recorded a season-high 24 digs at Bucknell (10/27)…recorded a season-high eight assists at Navy (10/10).
2016 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Saw action in 30 matches, playing a team-high 111 sets… led the team in digs with 470 while also serving up 25 aces and 97 assists… recorded double-digit digs on 27 occasions, including a career-best 33 digs against Navy (10/22)… named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2015 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Strong rookie campaign, splitting time as Lehigh’s starting libero…finished second on the team with 319 digs, while also serving up 31 aces and 72 assists…recorded double-digit digs on 18 occasions, including a season-best 19 digs at American (11/6)…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Develle comes to Lehigh from Pasadena, Calif. where she helped Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy to a Mission League Championship and the state semifinals in 2013 and league runner up status in 2014. Develle was a two-time first team All-League and Academic All-League performer and was named her school's Senior Athlete of the Year in addition to her team's Defensive Player of the Year. As a member of the San Gabriel Elite, Develle helped the club to a bronze medal in the National Junior Olympics in 2014 in addition to earning a spot on the All-Tournament team.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW EMILY
Nickname: Em
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: My favorite thing about Lehigh is the school pride. I noticed right away when I first visited that everyone at Lehigh really wants to be at Lehigh, and this contributes to a positive and happy atmosphere throughout campus.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Cup
Favorite Food: Bread
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite Movie: The Italian Job
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: Dodgers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Phil Mickelson
Hobbies: Shopping and going to the beach
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
If I Didn't Play Volleyball, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel
Lehigh University offers me the ultimate student-athlete experience, allowing me to challenge myself both in the classroom and on the court.
2018 (SENIOR SEASON)
Made the start as Lehigh's only libero in all 28 matches, while playing a team-high 111 sets...ranked fifth in the Patriot League in digs (456) and fourth in digs per set (4.11)....her 456 digs rank eighth all-time in single-season program history...led the team in digs for the third straight season...finished third on the team for service aces (19) and third in assists (123)...became Lehigh's all-time digs leader in program history at American (11/6) with her 1,706th career dig. She finishes her career with 1,721...posted double-digit digs in 24 of her 28 matches, including her final seven matches...tallied a season-high 27 digs twice against vs. Navy (9/22) and at Loyola (10/20)...recorded a season-high eight assists on two occasions, at Army (9/28) and at Bucknell (10/7)...selected as the Lehigh Volleyball Coaches' Award recipient...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2017 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action in all 31 matches, while playing a team-high 111 sets…named to the Patriot League All-Tournament Team…ranked third in the Patriot League in digs (476) and fourth in digs per set (4.29)…her 476 digs ranks fourth all-time in program history…led the team in digs for the second-straight season…finished second on the team in service aces (22) and third in assists (119)… posted double-digit digs in 28 matches on the season, including 20-plus digs on six different occasions…recorded a season-high 24 digs at Bucknell (10/27)…recorded a season-high eight assists at Navy (10/10).
2016 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Saw action in 30 matches, playing a team-high 111 sets… led the team in digs with 470 while also serving up 25 aces and 97 assists… recorded double-digit digs on 27 occasions, including a career-best 33 digs against Navy (10/22)… named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2015 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Strong rookie campaign, splitting time as Lehigh’s starting libero…finished second on the team with 319 digs, while also serving up 31 aces and 72 assists…recorded double-digit digs on 18 occasions, including a season-best 19 digs at American (11/6)…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Develle comes to Lehigh from Pasadena, Calif. where she helped Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy to a Mission League Championship and the state semifinals in 2013 and league runner up status in 2014. Develle was a two-time first team All-League and Academic All-League performer and was named her school's Senior Athlete of the Year in addition to her team's Defensive Player of the Year. As a member of the San Gabriel Elite, Develle helped the club to a bronze medal in the National Junior Olympics in 2014 in addition to earning a spot on the All-Tournament team.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | MP | K | E | TA | PCT. | SA | SE | DIG | BS | BA | TB | A |
| 2015 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 39 | .000 | 31 | 29 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| 2016 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 56 | .018 | 25 | 38 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| 2017 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 28 | .107 | 22 | 27 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 33 | -.061 | 19 | 24 | 456 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| Totals | 121 | 18 | 16 | 156 | .013 | 97 | 118 | 1721 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 411 |
GETTING TO KNOW EMILY
Nickname: Em
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: My favorite thing about Lehigh is the school pride. I noticed right away when I first visited that everyone at Lehigh really wants to be at Lehigh, and this contributes to a positive and happy atmosphere throughout campus.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Cup
Favorite Food: Bread
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite Movie: The Italian Job
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: Dodgers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Phil Mickelson
Hobbies: Shopping and going to the beach
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
If I Didn't Play Volleyball, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel
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