KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a historic offensive season, the two centerpieces of Nebraska’s attack picked up a pair of awards Friday at the AVCA Convention.
Junior Andi Jackson won the Middle Blocker of the Year award, and junior Bergen Reilly was named the top setter in the nation. This year was the first time AVCA has awarded the top positional players.
Olivia Babcock of Pitt received Opposite of the Year honors, while Wisconsin’s Mimi Colyer earned the award for top outside hitter. Iowa State’s Rachel Van Gorp was recognized as the best libero. The overall Player of the Year honor went to Babcock.
Under the direction of a redesigned offense from first-year coach Dani Busboom Kelly, Jackson thrived. She got off to a slow start, but improved as the season progressed. Outside hitter Harper Murray credited the work that Jackson and Reilly put in to create such a dynamic offense…