The University of Mississippi Athletics
Clair, Laporte Named AVCA All-Region
12/8/2015 | Volleyball
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OXFORD, Miss. - Ole Miss senior middle blockers Nakeyta Clair and Ty Laporte led the way for the Rebels in 2015, and both were rewarded with All-Region honors as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Tuesday. Clair was named to the first team and Laporte was an honorable mention selection.
This marks the second year in a row for the Rebels to have multiple honorees and the second straight year for Clair to be named to the first team.
"We are very proud of Nakeyta and Ty," head coach Steven McRoberts said. "It's great that they can both end their senior year with some well-deserved recognition. Our team relied on both of them a lot offensively this season and more times than not they stepped up to the challenge. They are leaving some big shoes to fill for our middle blockers next year."
Clair wrapped up a record-setting career in 2015 ranking among the top hitters in the SEC for the second year in a row. She set the career record for total blocks, block assists, block solos and hitting percentage. In addition, Clair set the single season record for block solos, to go along with the single season records she already held in total blocks and block assists. Clair earned All-SEC honors for the second year in a row.
Laporte finished the year ranked among the top 10 in the SEC in hitting percentage. She ended her career ranked among the top three in a career for total blocks and block assists and fifth in kills. Laporte was named Co-SEC Offensive Player of the Week once in 2015, named MVP of the Fight Like Hal Memorial Tournament and named to the Hilton Garden Inn Cary Classic.
Ole Miss is one of only two teams in the SEC to boast two players with at least 100 blocks this season.
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