Marshall University Athletics
Ross Named AVCA Honorable Mention All-American
1/6/2009 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Jan. 6, 2009
OMAHA, Neb. - Marshall University senior Jalicia Ross (Bank Village, Trinidad) was recently named American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-American, as announced by the organization.
Ross was also named to the 2008 AVCA All-Midwest Region squad for her play during this past season.
"Jalicia is an amazing example of what a determined athlete can achieve," head coach Mitch Jacobs stated.
Ross, a first team All-Conference USA selection, finished sixth in the nation in hitting percentage (.413) which was good enough for second in the league in the category. Ross blasted a team-best 294 kills and earned a team-high 91 total blocks (9 solo, 82 assisted).
Ross drilled a career-high 20 kills against UAB on Sept. 28 and registered double-digit kills in 17 matches during the 2008 season. Ross also collected a career-best 11 total blocks (2 solo, 9 assisted) against UCF on Nov. 7, and followed that performance with 10 total blocks (1 solo, 9 assisted) versus Southern Miss on Nov. 9, and on Oct. 17 at UTEP she became the first Marshall player since Nickie Sanlin in 2005 to hit at a staggering .800 clip (16K 0E, 20TA).
"This is a great award for Jalicia," Jacobs continued. "She has done a tremendous job for us during her five seasons here, playing volleyball and finishing her masters degree, and is a true example of what a student-athlete should be."
Ross joins four-time AVCA Honorable Mention All-American Kelly-Anne Billingy (2004-2007), and Elizabeth Fleming and Katie Stein who earned honorable-mention status in 2007 and 2005 respectively.
