2002 Volleyball All-Conference Teams Announced

Chadwick of Williams Named Player of the Year

HARTFORD, Conn. - Williams sophomore middle hitter Joyia Chadwick, the 2001 NESCAC Rookie of the Year, was chosen by the conference coaches as the 2002 NESCAC Volleyball Player of the Year. The two-time NESCAC Player of the Week was second in the conference in both blocks per game (1.49) and hitting percentage (.439) while averaging 3.71 kills per game.

Chadwick was joined on the first team by teammate Robin Young. Both sophomores were repeat first-team selections and helped Williams to a school record 33 wins and the NESCAC Championship.

Senior middle hitter Eliza Allen of Wesleyan, a four-time all-NESCAC selection, made her second consecutive appearance on the first team. Allen, the 1999 NESCAC Rookie of the Year and lone senior chosen to the first-team, led the conference in hitting percentage (.449) and kills per game (4.79).

Liz Wanless, a junior outside hitter at Bates, was named to the all-NESCAC squad for the third consecutive year. Wanless was honored as the NESCAC Rookie of the Year and first team selection in 2000 and made the second team last season. Tufts junior middle hitter Amy Cronin and Amherst sophomore setter Annie Hoeksma round out the first team selections.

Middlebury’ Jamie Wong was named the 2002 NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year. Wong , a freshman libero, ranked second in the conference with 4.49 digs per game.
Colby freshman Caitlin Cleaver was named 2002 NESCAC Rookie of the Year. Cleaver’s 3.72 kills per game were third best in the conference.

Colby head coach Candice Parent was honored as the NESCAC Coach of the Year. Parent, in her eighth season at Colby, led the Mules to an 8-2 conference record and 23-10 mark overall.