ROLLA, Mo. – The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 2021 Division II All-Region Teams and major award winners Wednesday and Missouri S&T 5th-year right side Payton Gannaway (Lawrence, KS/Lawrence Free State) was named an Honorable Mention All-Midwest Region Selection.
 
Gannaway, a First Team All-GLVC honoree this season, appeared in all 30 matches for the Miners and made 27 starts as part of a 19-11 season. She led team with 427 kills and 60 service aces, and ranked second in the league both categories this season. Gannaway also recorded 2223 digs and 70 total blocks, including five solo efforts. Five times this season recorded 20 or more kills in a match and recorded 10 or more kills on 27 occasions. Gannaway also recorded nine double-doubles (kills-assists) over the course fo the season.
 
One of the best players in program history, Gannaway ranks among the top 10 in several career categories. Her 161 service aces are the most all-time and her 1,264 kills are second only to All-American Krista Haslag. Her 227 career blocks and 144 sets played are both good for fifth all-time, while her 125 matches played are the sixth-most in program history.