Nov. 5, 2009
IRVING, Texas – Conference USA had seven volleyball players named to the ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams, including four named to the first-team. The teams are voted on by college and university Sports Information, Media Relations and Athletic Communications professionals who are members of College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). To be eligible for Academic All-District honors, student-athletes must hold at least a 3.3 grade point average and be a sophomore in academic and athletic standing.
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Rice senior Jessica Boulavsky earned her third-consecutive District VI first-team honor as a double-major in psychology and pre-med. The Houston, Texas native owns a perfect 4.0 grade point average and was named the 2009 Rice University Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Boulavsky landed a spot on the Mizuno Invitational All-Tournament Team earlier this season.
Joining Boulavsky on the District VI first team was Lauren Sears of Southern Miss. The sophomore carries a 4.0 GPA in mathematics and was a member of last year’s team that received AVCA academic team honors. The Ashburn, Va., native has earned two all-tournament team accolades this season and ranks second on the Golden Eagles’ squad in blocks.
Marshall setter Elizabeth Fleming was placed on the District II first-team with a perfect 4.0 GPA in international affairs. The South Bend, Ind., native earned C-USA All-Academic honors a year ago and has been a vital part of the Herd attack. Fleming was also named to the All-C-USA Preseason Team and currently averages 11.08 assists per set, second best in C-USA.
Christine Bach of Memphis earned District IV second-team accolades for her efforts as a graduate student. The junior setter graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in international business last May and currently owns a 4.0 GPA while studying toward a master’s in business administration. The Dresden, Germany native was a former defensive specialist for Memphis and is the only Tiger to ever record three 30-plus dig outings.
Sophomore Caitlin Clark of Southern Miss earned second-team honors in District VI. The New Orleans, La., native has a 3.56 GPA in therapeutic recreation and was also a member of the 2008 Golden Eagle squad that earned AVCA academic team honors. Clark ranks second on the team in aces, points, and total kills.
Rounding out C-USA volleyball players on the ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams are Tracey Lam and Jennifer McClean of Rice who earned District VI second team honors. Lam was named the 2008 C-USA Libero of the Year and was also placed on the 2008 All-C-USA second team. The junior libero holds the school record in digs, while maintaining a 3.68 GPA in economics and Asian studies with a minor in business.
McClean owns a 3.83 GPA in economics with a minor in business. The senior outside hitter ranks first on the Owl squad in double-doubles with 11 and was named MVP of the USF/Asics Challenge in September.
Boulavsky, Sears and Fleming are now placed on the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.
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