Sak Named AVCA All-American

Wayne State University sophomore middle blocker Katarzyna Sak (Warren, Mich./Cousino) capped off her successful 2010 season by being selected as an Honorable Mention All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, the organization announced Monday evening.

Already the recipient of two All-Midwest Region honors, Sak was also a First Team All-GLIAC selection this fall.  She is the fourth volleyball All-American in school history, joining Sarha Gosselin (2008), Elisa Joris (2005) and Rachel Parham (1987).

Sak finished the season with 401 kills and became the first WSU player since 1992 to finish with over 400 kills and a hitting percentage above .330. Her 59 service aces were also the most since 1992.

She was a key contributor to Wayne State finishing in second place (15-12, 13-6 GLIAC) in the South Division and ending the regular season on a six-match winning streak. The Warriors qualified for the postseason for the third straight year and earned home-court advantage for the first round.