Nyae’ Villalta is LIU’s table-setter with pop, speed, and gold-glove-level reliability
In the 2026 season, Nyae’ Villalta has emerged as one of LIU’s most complete threats, pairing a strong bat with impact speed and clean defense in the outfield. She was named Second-Team All-NEC and, at points in the season, ranked among the Sharks’ leaders in batting average, on-base ability, slugging, runs, doubles, home runs, and stolen bases; one league preview even noted she led LIU across the board in early March. Add in a 1.000 fielding percentage, and she looks like a high-upside, low-drama fit for a program that values production, versatility, and energy.
