Dec. 9, 2014
Official AVCA Press Release Yancy's 2014 Match-By-Match Statistics
LEXINGTON, Ky. - UIC junior middle blocker Stephenee Yancy (Aroma Park, Ill./Kankakee/Western Michigan) has earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-Region honors, the association announced Tuesday. The last UIC player to receive the accolade was MaryKate Imrie in 2012.
"I am very excited for Stephenee on this well-deserved honor," said UIC head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley. "Stephenee has been a great addition to UIC. She is a special player that can take over matches with her great ability. I am happy we have Stephenee for another season. I look forward to see what Stephenee and UIC Volleyball can achieve this spring."
Yancy was named the Horizon League Co-Player of the Year and finished the season ranked tenth in the nation with 512 kills. She also ranked 20th in kills per set (4.38) and 57th in attack percentage (.358). Yancy is the fifth player in program history to put down 500 kills in a single season.
Yancy's .358 attack percentage broke the program record held by Kathy Berg (.354 in 1998). Her attack percentage is the tenth highest single-season mark in Horizon League history. Yancy led the Horizon League in both kills per set and attack percentage.
Yancy was a strong presence at the net as she ranked eighth in the Horizon League with 106 total blocks. During Horizon League play, Yancy was third amongst all conference players with 61 total blocks.
Yancy put down double-digit kills in all 31 matches, had seven 20-plus kill performances and was named to three all-tournament teams. She was also named the Horizon League's "Offensive Player of the Week" a program-record four times this season.
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development. With a membership of over 6,400 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
AVCA North All-Region Awards
Abby Cole, University of Michigan, MB, So.
Kaitlyn Early, Illinois State University, S, Sr.
Kelsey Fien, University of Nebraska, OH, Jr.
Kaitlyn Hickey, IUPUI, OH, Jr.
Jaelyn Keene, Illinois State University, MB, Fr.
Rachel Minarick, Michigan State University, S, Fr.
Kori Moster, Michigan State University, L, Sr.
Emily Orrick, Illinois State University, L, Sr.
Mary Pollmiller, University of Nebraska, S, Sr.
Chloe Reinig, Michigan State University, OH, So.
Kadie Rolfzen, University of Nebraska, OH, So.
Daly Santana, University of Minnesota, OH, Jr.
Emily Spencer, IPFW, OH, Sr.
Paige Tapp, University of Minnesota, MB, So.
Honorable Mention
Stephenee Yancy, UIC, MB, Jr.
Katie Dutchman, Northwestern University, MB, RS, Sr.
Allyssah Fitterer, Michigan State University, MB, So.
Taylor Humm, Oakland University, L, Sr.
Ashley Rosch, Illinois State University, OH, Jr.
Sandra Sydlik, Temple University, S, Jr.
Freshman of the Year: Jaelyn Keene, Illinois State, MB
Coach of the Year: Melissa Myers, Illinois State
