Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky
Dec 03, 2024 03:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release
Hornet senior Bridgette Smith is the first four-time first team all-Big Sky selection in Hornet program history (2021-24). Photos courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics [2 Images]
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SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG)
- Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including
outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being
named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named
second team.
The Hornets received three all-league honors after finishing the regular season with an 18-11 overall record and 11-5 conference mark. Sacramento State finished in a tie for second place in the conference standings and will be the No. 3 seed at the Big Sky Tournament at the Nest.
Smith was named to the first team for the fourth straight year, becoming the first player in program history to be named first team on four occasions. Counting her pandemic season of 2020 when she was named to the second team, Smith is also the first player in school history to receive all-conference accolades on five occasions.
Volkmann was named to the first team for the first time in her career, and Tisko received second team honors for the second consecutive season.
The Hornets received three all-league honors after finishing the regular season with an 18-11 overall record and 11-5 conference mark. Sacramento State finished in a tie for second place in the conference standings and will be the No. 3 seed at the Big Sky Tournament at the Nest.
Smith was named to the first team for the fourth straight year, becoming the first player in program history to be named first team on four occasions. Counting her pandemic season of 2020 when she was named to the second team, Smith is also the first player in school history to receive all-conference accolades on five occasions.
Volkmann was named to the first team for the first time in her career, and Tisko received second team honors for the second consecutive season.
