Volleyball's Fabris gets Freshman of the Year

[Guest AstroBull]

DALLAS (November 18, 2004) - USF freshman Kristina Fabris has been honored as the Conference USA Freshman of the Year, as announced by the conference office today. In addition she was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team.

Fabris, who earned her first C-USA Player of the Week honor on Nov. 8, is third on the team in kills per game at 3.05 and is second in blocks per game with 0.67. She has led the team in kills five time this season and in blocks 11 times.

She had the match of her career on Nov. 6 against Memphis when she led the Bulls in a come-from-behind effort while tallying 22 kills, a career high.

She holds the individual season high in hitting percentage at .571 after going 14-for-21 with just two errors against UAB.

"We are thrilled that Kristina has been recognized for her talents," head coach Claire Lessinger said. "She has had a great year and the future is extremely bright for her. Krisitna's dynamic and physical abilty will continue to be a huge asset to this program for the next three years. USF is lucky to have such a young and talented player, as well as a driven competitor."

Fabris is only the second USF player in the history of Conference USA to claim the Freshman of the Year honor. Michelle Collier, who played for the Bulls from 1998-2002, received the distinction in 1998.