University of North Dakota Athletics

2024: Sophomore at VCU
Played in 57 total sets over 21 matches…Averaged 1.23 digs per set with 70 total digs…Six matches with five or more digs…Matched her career high in digs with eight in a five-set bout with George Washington…Chipped in with two assists and a service ace…
 
2023: Freshman at VCU
In her first collegiate season, Paez played in 31 total sets over 11 matches…Averaged 1.26 digs per set as a reserve…Added five aces…Recorded a season-high eight digs in a sweep of Iona (Sept. 1)…Produced five digs with a pair of aces against New Hampshire (Sept. 8)…
 
Prior to VCU
Paez excelled at Top Flight Vegas Volleyball Academy (2021-23) and led the program in serve receive rating and digs…Averaged 3.8 digs per set as a senior…received the Student-Athlete Award in 2019 and was named Defensive Player of the Year…
 
Coach J. Tupac on Paez:
"A very talented multi-sport athlete, Katie joins us after 2 seasons in the highly competitive A-10. She immediately stood out when we first saw her film with her ability to receive serve at an incredibly high level, and to cover a lot of court while doing so. More importantly, it was clear from our first call that Katie was also someone who cared deeply about her teammates and the success of the group. Her ability to make an impact in a variety of areas will set her apart as she progresses in her collegiate career. We couldn't be happier to have her finishing her time here at UND."