The University of Northern Colorado's women's volleyball team had a trying season, but in the end, were able to call themselves Big Sky Conference Division I champions.
The Greeley City Council honored the team and its coaches Tuesday night with a plaque for their achievements. Coach Lyndsey Oates, was honored that the Council and members of the Greeley community awarded them with such a recognition.
"We appreciate this honor, as we continue to grow and continue to win championships," Oates said.
The volleyball season, which began in August, resulted in a total of 24 wins, 11 losses and 14 conference wins.
Marissa Hughes, a senior sports and exercise science major, and one of the captains on the team, couldn't be more proud to have ended the season the way the team did.
"This season was a rollercoaster ride," Hughes said. "We were so fortunate to host the Big Sky championship this year and win it on our own floor; I am very proud of our team."
This year, the women's volleyball team was ranked as a number four seed coming into the Big Sky conference, hosted on Nov. 23, but the team fought to bring themselves to victory against number two seed, Idaho State.
"Our team battled through the rough times together and we never gave up," Hughes said. "Winning three Big Sky tournaments in my time at UNC was a great way to end my volleyball career."
No comments:
Post a Comment