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University of Houston Athletics
Jackson Awarded All-America Honorable Mention Honors
4/30/2021 8:52:00 AM | Volleyball
Sophomore receives accolade from Volleyballmag.com
HOUSTON – University of Houston Volleyball sophomore outside hitter Abbie Jackson was named to Volleyball.com's All-America Honorable Mention.
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Jackson finished her sophomore campaign emerging as one of the most prolific offensive players in the country, having ranked in the top-25 in points per set with 4.94. The Gig Harbor, Wash., native also completed the season No. 32 in the country with 4.26 kills per set.
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During American Athletic Conference action, Jackson ended the year leading the league in both kills (4.68) and points (5.61) per set, along with total service aces (19). As a result of her play against league foes, Jackson became a unanimous First-Team All-Conference selection for the first time in her career.
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On Feb. 12, Jackson posted a career-high 32 kills in the win over SMU, marking the most kills by a Houston player since Brookah Palmer recorded 31 on Oct. 7, 2015. She tallied five 20-kill performances in conference play, along with four other 10-dig outing, including a career-high 17 digs against Memphis, to complete a trio of double-doubles.
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Jackson was one of three players from The American to appear on Volleyballmag.com's All-America team, joining UCF's McKenna Melville and Temple's Germ Grimshaw. This is the second year in a row Houston has received an honor from Volleyballmag.com, as sophomore Rachel Tullos was awarded Freshman All-America Honorable Mention honors in 2019.
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Jackson finished her sophomore campaign emerging as one of the most prolific offensive players in the country, having ranked in the top-25 in points per set with 4.94. The Gig Harbor, Wash., native also completed the season No. 32 in the country with 4.26 kills per set.
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During American Athletic Conference action, Jackson ended the year leading the league in both kills (4.68) and points (5.61) per set, along with total service aces (19). As a result of her play against league foes, Jackson became a unanimous First-Team All-Conference selection for the first time in her career.
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On Feb. 12, Jackson posted a career-high 32 kills in the win over SMU, marking the most kills by a Houston player since Brookah Palmer recorded 31 on Oct. 7, 2015. She tallied five 20-kill performances in conference play, along with four other 10-dig outing, including a career-high 17 digs against Memphis, to complete a trio of double-doubles.
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Jackson was one of three players from The American to appear on Volleyballmag.com's All-America team, joining UCF's McKenna Melville and Temple's Germ Grimshaw. This is the second year in a row Houston has received an honor from Volleyballmag.com, as sophomore Rachel Tullos was awarded Freshman All-America Honorable Mention honors in 2019.
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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. To find out more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
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