Seven From Trevecca Volleyball All G-MAC, Kristen Johnson POY

NASHVILLE, TN (11/19/2012)(readMedia)--  The Great Midwest Athletic Conference announced its 2012 All-Conference Volleyball team and Trevecca placed seven players on the team including Kristen Johnson as the player of the year.

Johnson made the first team while Loren Bennett (Freshman Setter), Jenna Robertson (Senior Middle Hitter), Persephonie Devereaux (Junior Middle Hitter) were selected to the second team. Caroline Gay (Freshman Setter), Delaney Hearne (Freshman Right Side Hitter), and Shelby Sorce (Junior Libero) were selected as honorable mention selections.

Kristen Johnson, a 5-9 junior right side hitter from Franklin, Tenn., is the only player to rank in the top team in five of six G-MAC statistical categories. The four-time G-MAC Athlete of the Week posted 15-triple doubles on the season.

The Independence High School graduate ranks fourth in hitting (.252); fourth in kills (3.0), but is second with 387 overall kills; sixth in assists (4.06), seventh in blocks (0.49), and eighth in digs (2.83). Her 0.25 service aces per game are just outside the top-ten, but her 32 service aces overall are better than four of the current top ten.

G-MAC Story - http://www.g-macsports.com/news/2012/11/16/WVB_1116123117.aspx

Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tenn., Music City, USA. Now in its 111th year, Trevecca is committed to educate "leaders and servants" through undergraduate and graduate education. Trevecca's athletic teams are in the second year of a three year transition to NCAA Division ll status. Trevecca fields 11 intercollegiate teams that compete in the newly formed NCAA Division ll Great Midwest Athletic Conferece. Trevecca athletics also compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association. Trevecca offers baccalaureate degrees in 85 academic areas, three associate degrees, 21 master's degrees, and two doctorates (education and counseling psychology). One of Trevecca's newest programs is the master's of organizational leadership, a fully online program for persons who want to expand their opportunities to serve and lead.