Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA) announced the All-Region teams for each level of the NCAA, NAIA, and junior college members, where the Montana Western volleyball program saw two players named to the awards list.
Jazi Smith was named an AVCA All-Region First Team for her contributions this season. Smith, a 5-11 junior outside hitter from Mossyrock, Wash., was also selected first team all-conference after she led the Bulldogs with 469 kills on the season and 3.35 kills per set. Smith caps off a historic career becoming UMW's career kills leader with a record 1164 total. She also holds the single season kills record with 469 in a single season after this year. Smith also was a force on defense, totaling 574 digs in the back row and totaling 63 blocks this season.
Jordan Olson was named an AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention for her contributions this season. Olson, a 6-1 junior opposite hitter from Billings, Mont., was also selected first team all-conference after she totaled 358 kills on the season and 2.20 kills per set. She also was impressive on the block this season, totaling 101 blocks for UMW.
To view every NAIA All-Region Team and individual award winners, click HERE.
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