OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – One of 10 NCAA Division I volleyball student-athletes to be selected as a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award, Illinois State standout Courtney Pence was honored with a Second-Team Senior CLASS Award All-America nod by the organization on Wednesday.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards a senior season can bring.