2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325 • Lexington, KY 40504 Telephone 866-544-2822 • Fax 859-226-4338 www.avca.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lexington, Ky. 12/4/2012 2012 AVCA Division I All-Region Teams Central Region Name School Position Year Emily Adney Wichita State University OH SR Khat Bell University of Texas MB SO Megan Bober** Creighton University S SR Kelli Browning Creighton University MB SO Haley Eckerman** University of Texas OH SO Chelsey Feekin Wichita State University S JR Kristen Hahn Iowa State University L/DS JR Caroline Jarmoc University of Kansas MB RS SR Brynn Joki North Dakota State University OH SR Alison Landwehr** Iowa State University S SR Sallie McLaurin University of Oklahoma MB JR Sha'Dare McNeal University of Texas OPP SR Kaitlynn Pelger** Kansas State University MB JR Bailey Webster** University of Texas OH JR Region Freshman of the Year: Mackenzie Bigbee, OPP, Iowa State Honorable Mention: Name School Position Year Megan Lambertson North Dakota State University MB SR Tessa McGill IPFW L/DS SR Krista DeGeest University of Northern Iowa MB SR Victoria Hurtt Iowa State University OH SO Caitlyn Donahue Kansas State University S SR Jamie Straube Iowa State University MB SR East Region Name School Position Year Sandra Clemson University MB Senior Adeleye**** Northeastern Kelly Bacon OH Junior University North Carolina State Megan Cyr Setter Senior University Florida State Sareea Freeman MB Senior University Alex Johnson University of Miami RS Junior Ali McCurdy** Duke University Libero Junior University of North Emily McGee** OH Senior Carolina Monique Georgia Tech RS Senior Mead*** Alexis Mourning University of Miami MB Sophmore Florida State Ashley Neff** MB Junior University University of North Paige Neuenfeldt MB Freshman Carolina Emani Sims University of Miami MB Sophmore Nrithya University of Miami Setter Senior Sundararaman Florida State Fatma Yildirim OH Senior University Region Freshman of the Year: Paige Neuenfeldt, North Carolina, MB Honorable Mention: Name School Position Year Cara Baarendse Virginia Tech MB Senior Ashleigh University of Maryland OH Sophmore Crutcher Caroline Douglas Liberty University OH RS Freshman I'ishah Keliikoa Towson University MB Senior University of North Chaniel Nelson RS Sophmore Carolina Ryan Shaffer University of Miami Libero Junior Mideast Region Name School Position Year University of Lauren Cook S SR Nebraska University of Jennifer Cross MB JR Michigan University of Tori Dixon** MB JR Minnesota Micha Hancock Penn State University S SO University of Katherine Harms OPP SR Minnesota Mari Hole** Ohio State University OH SR Northwestern Stephanie Holthus OH JR University University of Gina Mancuso** OH SR Nebraska Deja Penn State University OH JR McClendon*** Ariel Scott** Penn State University OPP JR Katie Slay** Penn State University MB JR Ariel Turner** Purdue University OH SR University of Hannah Werth** OH SR Nebraska Lauren Michigan State OH JR Wicinski*** University Region Freshman of the Year: Megan Courtney, Penn State, OH Honorable Mention: Name School Position Year Megan Courtney Penn State University OH FR Emily Danks Ohio State University OPP SR Lexi Erwin University of Michigan OH JR Meghan University of Nebraska MB FR Haggerty Michigan State Kori Moster L SO University Ashley Wittman University of Minnesota OH JR Midwest Region Name School Position Year Jessica Adams** University of Tulsa L SR Nancy Cole*** Rice University MB SR Marie Frease Cleveland State University MB SR University of Wisconsin- Brittany Groth L SR Green Bay Tyler University of Tulsa OH SR Henderson**** Xitlali Herrera University of Texas-El Paso MB JR Jeane Horton University of Texas-El Paso OH JR Kara Koch Cleveland State University OH SR Megan Murphy** Rice University S JR Ellie Roberson Morehead State University RS SR Taylor Root*** Valparaiso University L SR DeLaina Sarden University of Central Florida MB SO University of Alabama at Sam Serley*** MB SR Birmingham Southern Methodist Caroline Young RS SO University Region Freshman of the Year: N/A Honorable Mention: Laura Der Marshall University OH JR University of Tennessee- Kasey Elswick L SR Martin Jillian Rice University MB SO Humphrey University of Illinois- MaryKate Imrie S JR Chicago Courtney Southern Methodist MB SR Manning University Ellen Vanden Valparaiso University MB JR Berg Northeast Region Name School Position Year University of Notre Toni Alugbue OH SO Dame Lola University of Louisville OH SR Arslanbekova**** Megan Campbell** University of Dayton MB JR Danielle Carlson** Marquette University MB SR University of Notre Jeni Houson RS SO Dame Elizabeth Koberstein Marquette University S JR Rachel Krabacher** University of Dayton OH SR Holly Mertens Marquette University RS SR Kendall Polan** Yale University S/H JR Gwen Rucker** University of Louisville MB SR Virginia Commonwealth Martina Samadan MB FR University Jordanne Scott** University of Cincinnati OH SR Samantha Selsky** University of Dayton S SR Caitlin Welch University of Louisville L/DS JR Region Freshman of the Year: Martina Samadan, VCU, MB Honorable Mention Name School Position Year Kelly Johnson Yale University S/H FR Arielle Love Duquesne University MB SO Ariana Mankus US Military Academy OH SR Karin Palgutova St. John's University OH FR Dani Shepherd University of Pennsylvania L/DS JR Stephanie Vorherr Xavier University L/DS SR Pacific Region Name School Position Year Inky Ajanaku Stanford University MB Fr. Alaina University of Oregon OH Sr Bergsma** Liz Brenner University of Oregon OH Soph. University of Southern Samantha Bricio OH Fr. California University of Southern Katie Fuller OPP Sr California Natalie University of Southern Libero Jr. Hagglund** California Jennifer Brigham Young OPP Jr. Hamson** University Tabi Love UCLA OH Jr. Jazmine Orozco Pepperdine University OH Jr. Lauren Plum University of Oregon Setter Jr. University of Krista Vansant OH Soph. Washington Brigham Young Nicole Warner MB Sr University Kellie Woolever Pepperdine University Setter Jr. Carly Wopat** Stanford University MB Jr. Region Freshman of the Year: Samantha Bricio, USC, OH Honorable Mention: Name School Position Year Haley Jacob University of Oregon Libero Sr Katie Hoekman University of San Diego MB Jr. Heather Brigham Young Setter Sr Hannemann University Rachael Kidder UCLA OH Sr Brigham Young Alexa Gray OH Fr. University Kylin Munoz University of Washington OPP Sr South Region Name School Position Year Roslandy Acosta University of Arkansas OH Sr Whitney University of Kentucky RS Jr Billings** Taylor Brauneis University of Florida S Jr Darcy Dorton College of Charleston OH Jr Lisa Henning University of Missouri RS Jr Alisia Kastmo Texas A&M University RS Sr Stephanie Klefot** University of Kentucky L Sr Chloe Mann University of Florida MB Jr Jasmine Norton University of Arkansas OH Sr Ziva Recek University of Florida OH Fr Kelsey University of Tennessee OH Jr Robinson** Western Kentucky Jordyn Skinner** OH Sr University Melanie Western Kentucky S Jr Stutsman*** University Tangerine Wiggs University of Florida RS Sr Region Freshman of the Year: Ziva Recek, Florida, OH Honorable Mention: Name School Position Year East Tennessee State Megan Devine OH Jr University Christine University of Kentucky S Sr Hartmann Lindsey Miller Texas A&M University MB Sr Ellen Mullins University of Tennessee L Jr Allie Sawatzky Texas A&M University S Jr Kate Van Dyke Georgia Southern University S Sr West Region Name School Position Year University of Texas-San McKenzie Adams OH JR Antonio Dana Cranston Colorado State University OH SR Johnna Fouch San Diego State University S JR Andrea Hannasch** San Diego State University MB SR Liz Harden Boise State University RS SR Emily Hartong** University of Hawaii OH JR Casey Hinger CSU-Northridge MB SO Kayla Neto CSU-Fullerton OH SR Chisom Okpala Long Beach State University MB SO Megan Plourde**** Colorado State University MB SR Jodi Purdy** University of Wyoming OH SR Chantale Riddle University of New Mexico RS SO Mita Uiato University of Hawai'i S JR Kristin Winkler UC Irvine L SR Region Freshman of the Year: Taylor Formico, UC Santa Barbara, L Honorable Mention: Name School Position Year Taylor Formico UC Santa Barbara L FR Meredith Hays New Mexico State University OH SO Janisa Johnson Long Beach State University OH SR Brieon Paige Colorado State University MB SR Tara Roenicke Long Beach State University S JR Shay Sorensen Utah State University RS SR 2012 AVCA Division I Region Coaches of the Year LEXINGTON, Ky. - The following coaches have been selected by their region as the 2012 AVCA Division I Region Coach of the Year. Each of the honorees will represent their region on the 2012 AVCA National Coach of the Year ballot. The awards will be officially presented at the 2012 Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon in Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the 2012 American Volleyball Coaches Association Annual Convention. AVCA Division I Mideast Region Coach of the Year Russ Rose, Penn State 2012 Record: 31-2, 19-1 Big Ten In his 34th season at the helm for the Penn State Nittany Lions, Russ Rose led his team to a 29-2 regular season record and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. This season, the team captured its ninth conference title in the last 10 years. He owns a career record of 1,087-174 and has coached the Nittany Lions to a 388-52 record in the Big Ten. His winning percentage is one of the highest in collegiate volleyball history. Under his guidance, seven members of the Nittany Lions were recognized with Big Ten postseason awards, including the inaugural Big Ten Setter of the Year winner, Micha Hancock. Penn State once again dominated in conference play, winning 24 of its last 26 sets. Both of their losses came in hard-fought five-set battles (vs. Oregon State and at Nebraska). They ended the season on an eight-match winning streak and posted a perfect 15-0 mark on their home floor.