University of Minnesota Gophers volleyball team:
For Samantha Seliger-Swenson:
* She reached over 4,000 career assists during a home sweep against Ohio State in November 2017. This was a significant landmark in her role as a setter for the Gophers. By the end of her career, she amassed 5,674 assists, ranking fourth in school history.
* Being named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2018 was undoubtedly a major career milestone, recognizing her as the top player in a highly competitive conference.
* Earning multiple Big Ten Setter of the Year awards (2016 and 2018) showcased her consistent excellence and leadership in her position.
* Becoming a four-time All-American was a testament to her sustained high level of play throughout her collegiate career.
* Surpassing 1,000 career digs during a match against Indiana in October 2018 demonstrated her all-around contributions to the team beyond just setting.
For Alexis Hart:
* Reaching 1,000 career kills during a match against Michigan State in November 2018 was a significant offensive milestone for the outside hitter. She was the first Gopher to reach this mark since 2016.
* Being named the AVCA North Region Freshman of the Year and earning Freshman All-Big Ten honors in her rookie season signaled a promising start to her collegiate career.
* Receiving AVCA All-American Third Team honors and being named an All-Big Ten Selection in subsequent years highlighted her continued development and impact as a key player for the Gophers.
* Being named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week in October 2018, alongside Samantha Seliger-Swenson being named Setter of the Week, was a notable recognition of her performance during that period.
It’s great to see these athletes being remembered for their contributions to the University of Minnesota volleyball program! Their achievements have undoubtedly left a lasting impact.
