Hayes was named the Most Valuable Player of the Empire 8 Volleyball Championship for leading Ithaca to the conference title.  She posted 16 kills with a .297 hitting percentage, nine digs, and three block assists in the championship match, a 3-1 Bombers’ victory over Elmira.  Hayes recorded 13 kills and nine digs in a four-set Ithaca victory over RIT in the semifinals.