Jackie Albrecht	Coach Paul Swanson

Jackie Albrecht, a junior middle hitter from Lexington, Ohio, highlighted the list for MVNU as she was named the NCCAA East Region Player of the Year for the second straight year. The former Mansfield Christian High School standout leads the Lady Cougars with 609 kills so far this season - the 10th highest single-season total in school history. Albrecht has also posted 595 digs, 55 aces, and 93 blocks this year. For her career, she now ranks eighth in school history with 1,651 kills and tenth with 1,569 digs.

Head coach Paul Swanson was also selected as the NCCAA East Region Coach of the Year for the 17th time in 26 seasons as he led MVNU to its 18th NCCAA East Region title and a trip to NCCAA National Tournament. The Lady Cougars, who are currently 36-9 overall, will face Malone University in the NCCAA National Tournament semifinals at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Kaylin Austen	Courtney Springer	Sarah Yutzy

Kaylin Austen, a senior setter from Shelby, Ohio, joined Albrecht on the NCCAA East Region Team as she earned the honor for the third straight season. The former Shelby High School product leads MVNU with 1,624 assists to go with 44 blocks, 49 aces, 57 kills, and 409 digs. For her career, Austen now has 5,682 assists - the most in school history. She also ranks 17th in school history with 1,227 digs - more than any other setter.

Courtney Springer, a senior right-side hitter from Van Wert, Ohio, was also named to the NCCAA East Region Team for the third straight year. The former Crestview High School star has compiled 23 aces, 66 blocks, 77 assists, 328 kills, and 435 digs this season. Springer now ranks ninth in school history with 1,523 career kills and seventh with 1,715 career digs.

Sarah Yutzy, a junior middle hitter from West Jefferson, Ohio, also earned NCCAA East Region Honorable Mention. The former West Jefferson High School product has posted career highs with 381 kills, 129 digs, and a team-leading 164 blocks.