Aubrey Ezell Named to SEC All-Freshman Team
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gamecock volleyball’s Aubrey Ezell was recognized Wednesday morning by the SEC as a member of its seven-woman All-Freshman team. The team’s first-year setter has been a steady presence in her first season at Carolina, as the only member of the team who has started in every match and has not missed a single set. She is the first Gamecock to make the All-Freshman team since Juliette Thevenin in 2010.
“We are extremely proud of her, no one has worked harder to deserve this award,” head coach Scott Swanson said.
Entering the final weekend of the season, Aubrey has the most double-doubles by a Gamecock freshman in 20 years, with 17 (sixth-most in a single season in program history). That total is also tops in the SEC this season. She leads the league in aces per set and ranks sixth in the SEC in assists per set. Among all freshmen in the NCAA, she ranks sixth in assists per set and seventh in aces per set.
In the program’s record books, she ranks fourth in program history for a single season in total assists (1105) and assists per set (10.42). Her 45 aces rank fifth in a single season in program history, and her 0.42 per set is fourth highest.
The Granbury, Texas native still has two more matches to climb to even more unprecedented heights. The Gamecocks will play at Arkansas Wednesday night, then wrap up the 2015 season at Missouri Sunday night.
Player of the Year: Stephanie Aiple, Texas A&M
Libero of the Year: Ashley Dusek, Kentucky Freshman of the Year: Alyssa Munlyn, Missouri Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Stephanie Campbell, Auburn Coach of the Year: Laurie Corbelli, Texas A&M
All-SEC Team
Kat Hutson, Alabama Krystal Rivers, Alabama Pilar Victoria, Arkansas Rhamat Alhassan Florida Simone Antwi, Florida Mackenzie Dagostino, Florida Alex Holston, Florida Živa Recek, Florida Morgan Bergren, Kentucky Kaz Brown, Kentucky Ashley Dusek, Kentucky Nakeyta Clair, Ole Miss Carly Kan, Missouri Kira Larson, Missouri Alyssa Munlyn, Missouri Stephanie Aiple, Texas A&M Jazzmin Babers, Texas A&M Shelby Sullivan, Texas A&M
All-Freshman Team
Okiana Valle, Arkansas Breanna McIlroy, Auburn Brooke Morgan, Kentucky Kathryn Cather, Ole Miss Alyssa Munlyn, Missouri Aubrey Ezell, South Carolina Erica Treiber, Tennessee |
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Aubrey Ezell Named to SEC All-Freshman Team
Sports Imports is pleased to announce that Kennedy Hubbard is the inspiration behind the 2015 Sports Imports Courage Award
Sports Imports is pleased to announce that Kennedy Hubbard is the inspiration behind the 2015 Sports Imports Courage Award. This past spring, the Sports Imports Family was privileged to meet Kennedy, a young woman who is unlike any we have encountered.
Kennedy’s young life began with a challenging condition called Lymphatic Malformations. Lymphatic Malformations are rare non-malignant masses consisting of fluid-filled channels or spaces and can affect any area of the body (except the brain), but most commonly affect the head and neck. The condition prohibited Kennedy from participating in any youth sports. Instead of focusing on what she could not do, Kennedy and her family focused on what they could do. They created “Kennedy’s Cause”; a non-profit organization aimed at raising awareness about Lymphatic Malformations, funding research, and supporting families and children dealing with related medical issues.
Upon entering high school, Kennedy finally received her physician’s permission to play a sport; she chose volleyball. Kennedy quickly developed into a motivated and skilled setter, with a passion and love for the sport, her teammates and coaches. After just four years of playing volleyball, Kennedy looked forward to playing for the Stockton University Ospreys in the fall of 2015.
Instead of celebrating her successes and all that she had overcome, Kennedy looked outward. She wanted to give back to her fellow players, coaches and the community that supported her, her family and Kennedy’s Cause. Kennedy’s dream was to construct two beach volleyball courts in her hometown of Moorestown, New Jersey. On July 29, Kennedy saw that dream realized with the completion of two beach volleyball courts at Jeff Young Memorial Park, dedicated in her honor.
After hearing Kennedy’s story, the Sports Imports family was impressed with Kennedy’s humble demeanor, determination, selflessness, motivation and positive attitude. The resounding virtue that came to mind? Courage. Kennedy has displayed, and continues to display incredible courage in the face of adversity. The team at Sports Imports agreed, this astounding young woman should be recognized among the volleyball community.
It is our privilege to announce that Kennedy Hubbard will be honored with the Inaugural Sports Imports/AVCA Courage Award at the AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet on Friday, December 18, 2015 in Omaha Nebraska.
Kennedy Hubbard serving for the Stockton University Ospreys
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