Olivia Babcock Named Finalist for National Player of the Year

Olivia Babcock Pittsburgh's Olivia Babcock (5) spikes the ball between Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst (14) and Andi Jackson (15) during a semifinal match in the NCAA Division I women's college volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

By Nathan Breisinger, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

This article originally appeared on PittsburghSportsNOW.com.

In just her sophomore season, Pitt volleyball right side hitter Olivia Babcock has been named a finalist for the AVCA National Player of the Year Award.

She is one of four finalists, joining Brooklyn DeLeye of Kentucky, Sarah Franklin of Wisconsin and Lexi Rodriguez of Nebraska.

The winner will for the National Player of the Year Award will be announced on Friday, Dec. 20 during an awards ceremony at the AVCA Convention in Louisville, Ky.

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