Adrianna Derstine voted 2022-23 Kutztown Female Freshman of the Year

Adrianna Derstine (Barto, Pa./Boyertown) broke onto the collegiate scene in a big way for Kutztown women's volleyball in 2022. She etched her name in the record books of program lore and collected numerous postseason accolades along the way. On Tuesday, Derstine was named the 2022-23 KU Female Freshman of the Year.

The Barto native made a name for herself and helped the Golden Bears have a resurgent season, ending with a 13-12 overall record, its most wins since the 2014 campaign. Derstine was voted the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Freshman of the Year, the program's first in 20 years, and earned spots on the All-PSAC East First Team and D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Second Team, the first All-Region selection since 2015. She also gives volleyball its first Freshman of the Year award since 2001.

Derstine started all 25 matches this past season, playing in 95 sets. She finished with the eight-most kills (401) in a season in program history and tied the KU record with 30 kills in a match. She also owns the fourth-most with 29 in a match. Derstine led the PSAC in kills and points per set (4.74). She also ranked second on the team with 51 blocks and fourth with 241 digs, while adding 19 service aces and 18 assists. Her 450 points (kills/blocks/assists/digs) led the PSAC.

Presented annually since 1993, the Kutztown University Athletics Female Freshman of the Year award recognizes a first-year Golden Bear for outstanding athletic achievement. Kutztown University's annual athletic awards are selected through a vote of the department's administration, head coaches and support staff. Throughout the week, winners will be announced on KUBears.com and the Golden Bears' social media channels.