Elly Hicks Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach | Carolina University Athletics Website
Elly Hicks Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach | Carolina University Athletics Website
Carolina University's women's volleyball team concluded their season with a record of 21-9, marking a successful run that included an appearance in the NCCAA South Region Championship. The team maintained consistency throughout the season, avoiding losing streaks longer than two games and achieving several notable winning streaks.
Several players from the Lady Bruins received recognition for their performances both on and off the court. Kamra King and Erica Pasa were honored by being named to the NCCAA South All-Region Team, while SarahElizabeth Samuels earned a spot on the Second Team. Additionally, six players were acknowledged as Scholar-Athletes: Kaylee Barriage, Kamra King, Nicole Laezza, Sarah Pickett, Courtney Smith, and Rebecca Walker.
Head Coach Chelsea Jones expressed her pride in the team's achievements: "Regardless of the outcome of the last match, I am so proud of what these girls accomplished this year," she said. She noted that integrating a large incoming class presented challenges in building team chemistry early in the season but remained optimistic about future prospects. "We look forward to having a large group of returners coming in the spring and next fall to continue building what we have started."