Kentucky State Wins SIAC Volleyball Championship
Ben Baxter
Frankfort, KY In a rematch of the 2009 championship match, Kentucky State defeated Albany State in straight sets, 25-20, 25-12, and 25-22, to claim the 2010 SIAC Volleyball Championship.
The Thorobrettes were led by junior outside hitter Mercedes Parker, who finished with 15 kills in the championship match, and junior setter Brittany Stewart. Parker, a 2010 All-SIAC selection, was named Tournament MVP while Stewart was named Setter of the Tournament. Kentucky State finished with a perfect 4-0 record throughout the tournament.
Albany State, who defeated Benedict and Claflin to reach the championship match, finished with a 6-2 record in the tournament. The Golden Rams were led by All-Tournament selections Sabrina Garcia and Priscila Sena.
With their victory, Kentucky State ends Albany States nine-year conference championship run. The Thorobrettes advance to the NCAA South Regional which will be held November 18-21 in Tampa, FL.
2010 SIAC All-Tournament Team
#9 Latayvia Mack Benedict College
#11 Sabrina Garcia Albany State University
#4 Mercedes Parker Kentucky State University
#3 Priscila Sena Albany State University
#15 Lauren Calvin Claflin University
Setter of the Tournament
#2 Brittany Stewart Kentucky State
Libero of the Tournament
#2 Jennifer Johnson Albany State University
Tournament MVP #4 Mercedes Parker Kentucky State University
Coach of the Tournament
Kyetta May- Kentucky State University