BRUNSWICK, Maine – Bowdoin first-year Zoe Ryu (Washington, D.C.) was featured in year-end awards handed out by the American Volleyball Coaches Association last week.
 
Ryu was named the Region I Freshman of the Year and an Honorable Mention Division III All-American. Sophomore Alison Smith (Winnetka, Ill.) joined Ryu as an All-Region I honoree.
 
Ryu, a First Team All-NESCAC and NESCAC Rookie of the Year selection, led the NESCAC in service aces (40) while also ranking among the league leaders in kills (7th, 2.87/set) and fifth in points (3.68/set). She was particularly outstanding in conference matches, averaging 3.58 kills/set.
 
Alison Smith enjoyed a fantastic sophomore campaign, ranking ninth in the league in kills (2.82) and fourth in hitting percentage (.333). She was eighth in the NESCAC in points per set (3.20). Smith was also excellent against league opponents, averaging 3.06 kills/set while still hitting at a .327 rate.
 
Bowdoin finished its season with a record of 14-10, advancing to the NESCAC Quarterfinals before falling in three close sets to eventual conference champion Tufts.