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LEXINGTON, Ky. - Michigan Tech had two players named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Midwest Region team today (Nov. 26). Senior Jen Jung was named a first-team selection and junior Veronica Armstrong was an honorable mention selection. With her region honor, Jung will be placed on the ballot for AVCA All-American honors.

“This is a great honor for these two woman,” said head coach Krista Mikesch. “They have both been a very important part of our program.”

Jung, a 6-1 middle hitter, finished with a school-record 569 career blocks. This season she recorded 148 blocks, third best in the nation. She also finished fourth in the GLIAC in hitting percentage (.331). The Andover, Minn., native holds the school record for most career blocks with 569. She was also named to the All-GLIAC team for the fourth time in her career, including her third first-team selection this year.

Armstrong, a 6-1 left side hitter, native recorded a team-high 354 kills, fifth best in the league. She finished the season with 3.85 points per set, sixth best in the GLIAC. The Battle Creek, Mich., native was also named to the All-GLIAC team for the second time in her career this season.

Michigan Tech finished the season 19-11 overall and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in school history.