Rheann Fall Named To Daktronics All-American First Team

SEASIDE, Calif. – Cal State Monterey Bay women’s volleyball outside hitter Rheann Fall was named to the Daktronics All-American first team, becoming the first athlete in school history to earn this prestigious honor.

"Cal State Monterey Bay is very proud of Rheann,” said Director of Athletics Vince Otoupal. “Her work in the classroom and on the court is impressive and we want to thank Daktronics for recognizing this and awarding Rheann this wonderful honor.  She has earned it.  She is a wonderful teammate and helped lead the team to record heights this year.”

Earlier this week, Fall received American Volleyball Coaches Association honorable mention honors to add her to All-CCAA first team accolade.

Fall was the CCAA’s leader in kills all season and finished the 2010 campaign seventh in the nation in both points and kills. She recorded 16 double-doubles (kills-digs) this season and had 20 or more kills 11 times. She also had two matches of 20 or more digs this season. Her season-high for kills came on Nov. 15 against Cal Poly-Pomona, where she put up 33 kills.

She was a Sport Import/AVCA National Player of the Week and CCAA Player of the Week after leading CSUMB to two victories over nationally ranked teams.

“Coach Garry's approach over the last three years has been consistent and this year has paid off - for Rheann and the team,” Otoupal said. “CSUMB Volleyball, as a team set records this year.   I, personnally, am honored to have Rheann as a member of Otter Athletics; she is one of those student-athletes that make people around her better.  That's just the way she is.  I am excited for volleyball season to start again..."