Diouf Named Southwest Region Freshman of the Year

NORMAN – Oklahoma volleyball's Guewe Diouf was named the Southwest Region Freshman of the Year the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced Tuesday.

Diouf is just the second freshman in program history to earn freshman of the year honors, joining Marion Hazelwood (2014). The Marignane, France, native was also named to the All-Southwest Region team, marking the 12^th straight year that the Sooners have had at least one all-region honoree.

In her first season with the Sooners the freshman notched double-digit kills in 16 of 18 matches, including a streak of 10 straight in double-digits. Diouf also tallied at least 20 kills in five matches with a career high of 28 on Nov. 20 against West Virginia.

The Marignane, France, native ranked fifth in the Big 12 conference with 287 total kills and third with 4.48 kills per set as she was named to the All-Big 12 First Team and All-Big 12 Rookie Team. Additionally, Diouf added 13 service aces and ranked second on the team with 109 digs. The freshman also notched four double-doubles this season and tallied a career-high 15 digs against Kansas.

Diouf is the eighth Sooners to earn all-region honors under third year head coach Lindsey Gray-Walton.

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