Rucker Named to Preseason Cobra Magazine National Team
August 04, 2011 | Women's Volleyball
Aug. 4, 2011
University of Louisville volleyball player Gwen Rucker was named to Cobra Magazine's All-Preseason National Second Team.
Rucker played on USA Volleyball's A2 National Championship team this summer and is the Cardinals' leading returning blocker.
The following is a list of the Preseason National Player of the Year Candidates and the All-Preseason National Teams. COBRA Magazine can be downloaded for free at: www.COBRAMag.t83.net
All Preseason Selections
First Team
Rachael Adams (Texas), Kanani Danielson (Hawaii), Falyn Fonoimoana (USC), Altrese Hawkins (Memphis), Tyler Henderson (Tulsa), Kayla Jeter (Tennessee), Alex Jupiter (USC), Deja Mclendon (Pen State), Monique Mead (Georgia Tech), Tarah Murrey (Cal), Lena Oliver (Western Michigan), Bianca Rowland (Washington), Brittany Stewart (Kentucky State), Regina Thomas (Ole Miss), Vineece Verdun (Georgia State)
Second Team
Cassandra Anderson (Florida), Jessica Brown (Western Michigan), Lane Carico (Miami), Stephanie Ferrell (Florida), Isis Gardner (Houston Baptist), Luarie Gonzalez (Albany), Gabby Jolly (Saint Mary's), Ciara Jones (Marquette), Lauren Laquerre (New Hampshire), Cory McGowan (Wingate), Sha'Dare McNeal (Texas), Amber Roberson (Texas), Gwen Rucker (Louisville), Bethany Sanford (Georgia Southern), Jordanne Scott (Cincinnati)
Third Team
Maureen Bamiro (Butler), Lauren Barfield (Washington), Karensa Beckford (Alabama A&M), Brittney Brimmage (Missouri), Desiree Elliot (LSU), Cursty Jackson (Arizona), Haley Jacob (Oregon), Clarissa Moore (Alabama A&M), Stacy Oladinni (Middle Tennessee State), Dana Powell (SMU), Jasmine Rankins (Loyola Marymount), Maline Vaitai (Maryland Eastern Shore), Jalesty Washington (Methodist), Tangerine Wiggs (Florida), Rachel Williams (Stanford)
