2002 AVCA Division II All-America Teams
12/2/2004
2002 AVCA ALL-AMERICA TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR DIVISION II WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is proud to announce the 22nd annual AVCA All-America teams for Division II women's volleyball. The awards will be presented Dec. 4, 2002, at the NCAA Division II Elite Eight Tournament banquet at Alumni Banquet Hall on the West Texas A&M University campus. The NCAA Division II Elite Eight Tournaments begins on Dec. 5 with quarterfinal matches being played at WTAMU's Events Center.
The AVCA expanded its All-America program this season to include a 12-member third-team and an AVCA National Freshman of the Year.
The 2002 All-America selections were made by the AVCA Division II All-America Committee: Kim Sudbeck Marcil, Augustana College (S.D.), chairperson; Jim Callender, Western New Mexico University; Ginger Crissman-Ashley, Catawba; Laurie Lokash, Slippery Rock University; Peggy Martin, Central Missouri State University; Robin Salters, University of New Haven; Deanne Scanlon, Grand Valley State University; and Kim Vinson, Cameron University.
2002 AVCA DIVISION II FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICA
| Player | Institution | Pos. | Yr. | Ht. | Hometown |
| Nicole Bayle | Grand Valley State University | S | Jr. | 5-10 | Fruitport, Michigan |
| Liz Bishop | Western Washington University | S | Jr. | 5-9 | Seattle, Washington |
| Erin Deffenbaugh # | University of Northern Colorado | OH | Jr. | 5-10 | Strasburg, Colorado |
| Jess Anne Fernandes | West Texas A&M University | MB | Sr. | 6-0 | Wink, Texas |
| Kim Ford ^ | Cal State University, San Bernardino | OH | Jr. | 5-10 | Etiwanda, California |
| Susy Garbelotti * | Hawaii Pacific University | MB | Sr. | 6-0 | Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil |
| Amy Gruszynski #$ | Northwood University (Mich.) | S | Sr. | 5-8 | Pinconning, Michigan |
| Becky Kukowski | University of Minnesota-Duluth | MB | Sr. | 5-10 | Birchdale, Minnesota |
| Chun Yi Lin | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | MB | Fr. | 6-1 | Pingtune, Taiwan |
| Carly Miller ^ | Grand Valley State University | OH | Sr. | 5-11 | Jackson, Michigan |
| Ania Ruiz ^$ | University of Tampa | OH | Jr. | 5-11 | Arroyo, Puerto Rico |
| Yu Chuan Weng | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | OH | Fr. | 5-10 | Hsinchu, Taiwan |
2002 AVCA DIVISION II SECOND-TEAM ALL-AMERICA
| Player | Institution | Pos. | Yr. | Ht. | Hometown |
| Anna Bondarenko | University of North Alabama | RS/Opp | So. | 6-1 | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| Fernanda Ferreira # | Barry University | MB | Jr. | 5-11 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Erika Figueiredo | St. Edward's University | OH | So. | 5-11 | Joao Pessoa, Brazil |
| Teale Goble | University of Northern Colorado | OH | Sr. | 6-0 | McClave, Colorado |
| Devon Herron | Metro State | S | Jr. | 5-9 | Spokane, Washington |
| Linnea Kiilsgaard | University of Northern Colorado | S | Jr. | 5-7 | Auburn, Washington |
| Monica Marlowe | Truman State University | S | Sr. | 5-7 | Aurora, Illinois |
| Kim Morohunfola ^$ | Cal State University, San Bernardino | MB | Jr. | 5-11 | Upland, California |
| Gretchen Naruta | University of Tampa | S | Jr. | 5-7 | Winter Springs, Florida |
| Alaina Olds | Ferris State University | MB | Sr. | 5-11 | Kingsley, Michigan |
| Angie Rime # | South Dakota State University | S | Sr. | 5-10 | Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
| Jackie Struck # | University of North Florida | MB | So. | 6-0 | Houston, Texas |
2002 AVCA DIVISION II THIRD-TEAM ALL-AMERICA
| Player | Institution | Pos. | Yr. | Ht. | Hometown |
| Jennifer Blendermann | Minnesota State University-Mankato | S | Sr. | 5-9 | Burnsville, Minnesota |
| Dana Coffey | Cal State L.A. | RS/Opp | Sr. | 6-1 | Inglewood, California |
| Jen Jacobs | Minnesota State University-Mankato | OH | Jr. | 5-8 | St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Lisette Jeppesen | University of New Haven | MB | Jr. | 6-0 | St. Thomas, Virgin Islands |
| Kendra Morgan # | West Texas A&M University | S | Jr. | 5-10 | Amarillo, Texas |
| Yana Ninova | University of North Alabama | OH | Jr. | 5-11 | Viden, Bulgaria |
| Shelby Ortwerth | Truman State University | OH | Sr. | 5-6 | Hannibal, Missouri |
| Carrie Potthast | Central Missouri State University | OH | Jr. | 5-10 | St. Rose, Illinois |
| Kristy Sain | Cal State L.A. | S | Sr. | 5-7 | Torrance, California |
| Jessica Shepler | Rockhurst University | OH | Jr. | 5-11 | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Shannon Stroud ^$ | West Texas A&M University | OH | Sr. | 5-8 | Amarillo, Texas |
| Ashley Walton | Edinboro University | MB | Jr. | 5-9 | Manchester, Pennsylvania |
^ indicates 2001 AVCA First-Team All-America selection
* indicates 2000 AVCA First-Team All-America selection
# indicates 2001 AVCA Second-Team All-America selection
$ indicates 2000 AVCA Second-Team All-America selection
2002 AVCA Division II Freshman of the Year: Yu Chuan Weng (Brigham Young University-Hawaii)
2002 AVCA Division II Player of the Year: Announced Dec. 4, 2002
