Of course, superstar Alex Jupiter (right) led the way, but she was joined by teammates Lauren Williams, a middle blocker, and freshman outside hitter Falyn Fonoimoana.While the Women of Troy carry the #6 seed into this year's tournament, the future is even brighter. Jupiter and Williams are juniors, while Fonoimoana was named the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year, the fifth player in USC history to take the honor.
And, the Trojans had three players make the All-Freshman Team. Fonoimoana was joined by fellow neophytes Alexis Olgard and libero Natalie Hagglund.
Also, junior setter Kendall Bateman was named All-Pac-10 honorable mention and Sara Shaw was All-Freshman honorable mention.
This is the first time since 2005 that USC has placed three players on the All-Pac-10 team.
Mick Haley's squad will start their postseason run against New Mexico Friday with a likely Saturday evening encounter also at the Galen Center.
They are on course to face Stanford in the final eight. The Cardinal are led by Pac-10 Player of the Year Alix Klineman.
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