Clemson Athletics Black History: Danielle Hepburn
Danielle Hepburn was the ACC Player of the Year in 2008 when she was also named a third-team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. She became the first African-American Clemson volleyball player to make an All-America team and was just the second Tiger to make an All-America team in program history.
One of the most athletic volleyball players in Clemson history, she ranked second in the nation in blocks-per-set with 1.50 in 2008.
In addition to her third-team selection as an All-American in 2008, she was an honorable mention choice as a sophomore and a junior. Additionally, she was a three-time AVCA All-Regional selection.
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MARQUETTE, Mich. – Northern Michigan University women’s volleyball is receiving votes in the fourth American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) DII Coaches’ poll of the season.
The Wildcats collected 38 votes in the AVCA poll. To be listed on the poll teams had to play in at least one match and be on two or more ballots.
NMU most recently took on Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe Ferris State. The teams split the weekend series 1-1 with the Bulldogs taking match one 3-2 and the Wildcats winning the second 3-1.
Women’s volleyball is back on the court this weekend as they take on Saginaw Valley State University at home on both Friday and Saturday. First serve on Friday is set for 4:30 p.m. inside of Vandament Arena, while Saturday’s contest will begin at 3:30 p.m.
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Gators look to first spring matchup against Rebels
Florida‘s looking to get more offense from middle blockers January 28, 2021 | 10:31pm EST
The Gators celebrate a successful play at home against Texas A&M last year. This season, Florida extended its winning streak to eight games after defeating Arkansas Friday. Photo by Samantha Harrison | The Independent Florida Alligator
Outside hitters Thayer Hall, T’ara Ceasar and Holly Carlton have been a fearsome trio at Florida’s pins.
Each boasting a hitting percentage above .200, they have carried coach Mary Wise and Co. to a 6-2 record and a No. 10 ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll.