Two URI Volleyball Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Nov. 20, 2008

KINGSTON, R.I. - Junior Caitlyn Welsh and freshman Kayla Wilson each received Atlantic 10 All-Conference accolades Thursday as the league announced its postseason awards.

Welsh was named Honorable Mention, while Wilson was selected to the All-Rookie team.

Welsh (Narragansett, R.I.) led the team in kills with 338 (3.07 kpg), surpassing her 2007 kill total of 264. Welsh was also second on the team in digs with 310. In addition, the URI outside hitter finished the season with 15 kills and 13 digs against Fordham to record her 16th double-double on the year.

Wilson (Santa Monica, Calif.) was third on the team in kills with 194, averaging 1.80 per game. The URI outside hitter also recorded 52 digs and 34 blocks.