2015 Nebraska Volleyball Media Guide | Page 154

OUTSIDE HITTERS: ALL-AROUND Outside hitters have become household names at Nebraska. Sarah Pavan, Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson, Kadie Rolfzen, Christina Houghtelling, Jennifer Saleaumua, Nancy Metcalf, Laura Pilakowski, Tara Mueller, Lindsey Licht, Hannah Werth, Gina Mancuso and Lisa Reitsma have dominated the college landscape. Outside hitters have flourished at Nebraska, earning 29 All-America awards since 1996, including AVCA National Players of the Year Christina Houghtelling (2005) and Sarah Pavan (2006). In 2014, the sophomore Rolfzen was a third-team AVCA All-American for the second straight season. She became the 27th Husker all-time with multiple AVCA All-America selections. NU’s outside hitters are the most versatile players in the nation. Werth (2010), Larson (2006, 2008), Houghtelling (2007) and Saleaumua (2004, 2005) were all conference defensive players of the year. KADIE ROLFZEN AVCA All-American (2013, 2014) Two-Time All-Big Ten (2013, 2014) AVCA North Region Freshman of the Year (2013) KELSEY ROBINSON AVCA All-American (2013) Big Ten Player of the Year (2013) Sullivan Award Finalist “It takes a special player to be an outside hitter at Nebraska. We look for ways to showcase their all-around skills so they can be successful not only at Nebraska, but also on the professional and international levels.” - Nebraska Head Coach John Cook JENNIFER SALEAUMUA AVCA All-American (2004, 2005) Two-Time Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Three-Time First-Team All-Big 12 152 2015 NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL JORDAN LARSON U.S. Olympian (2012) U.S. National Team Member AVCA All-American (2006, 2007, 2008) Two-Time Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Three-Time First-Team All-Big 12 CHRISTINA HOUGHTELLING AVCA National Player of the Year (2005) AVCA All-American (2005, 2007) 2007 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Two-Time CoSIDA Academic All-American LISA REITSMA AVCA All-American (1995, 1996, 1997) Big 12 Player of the Year (1996) NCAA Regional MVP (1996) Three-Time All-Conference