Trevecca's Johnson, Bennett, Devereaux All Mid-East Region, KJ POY

NASHVILLE, TN (11/19/2012)(readMedia)-- The Trevecca volleyball team placed three players on the 2012 NCCAA All-Mid-East Region team. Highlighted by Kristen Johnson being selected as the 2012 NCCAA Mid-East Region player of year. Johnson was named to the first team while Loren Bennett and Persephonie Devereaux were selected to the second team.

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 17-triple doubles on the season.

The Independence High School graduate ranks fourth in hitting (.251); fourth in kills (3.05), but is second with 421 overall kills; sixth in assists (4.07), seventh in blocks (0.48), and eighth in digs (2.93). Her 0.23 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.

Bennett, a 5-6 freshman setter from Ooltewah, Tenn., finished first on the team in digs (560), third in assists (201), and fourth in service aces (29). Devereaux, a 6-0 junior middle blocker from Tehachapi, Calif., finished first on the team in blocks (25) and block assists (69), and second in kills (277).

The trio led the Trojans to a 23 win season which is the second most in coach Jayme Crowley's tenure at Trevecca. The team tied for second in the G-MAC regular season and reached the finals of the G-MAC tournament.

This season produced the fourth 20 –win team in coach Jayme Crowley's five-year tenure at Trevecca. Only her 2009 team has produced more wins when they finished 25-13. Eleven of the last 15 Trevecca teams have won at least 20 matches.

Coach Crowley has produced a 107-72 overall record and is 40-23 in conference play. Her postseason record is now 10-9.

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.