March 8, 2011
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Notre Dame freshman outside hitter Andrea McHugh recently was named a Rising Star by Collegiate Volleyball Update (CVU.com). The off-season honor came three months after McHugh was named the AVCA’s Northeast Region Freshman of Year.
McHugh, who was honored as the BIG EAST Conference Freshman of the Year earlier this season, also earned an all-region honorable mention nod from the AVCA.
The dynamic McHugh led Notre Dame in 2010 with 386 kills (3.48/set), 32 aces (0.29/set) and was third with 279 digs (2.51/set). She accounted for 437.5 of Notre Dame’s 1,887.5 points this season.
McHugh, who was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week five times this season to set a Notre Dame record, was also a first team all-BIG EAST selection (and the only rookie on the first team).
Northern Illinois’ Lauren Wicinski was the CVU.com Freshman of the Year. Wicinski recorded double figures in kills in 34 matches on the season and turned in 16 double-doubles. She hit .285 for the season and averaged 2.42 digs/set.
The Rising Star rankings used are based on players who played in at least half of their team’s overall games. Selections made are based on individual performances, contributions to the team and players who look to have the potential make a future impact.
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