University of Washington Volleyball to Retire Krista Vansant’s No. 16 Jersey During Nov. 8 Stanford Match
September 30, 2017 | General, Volleyball
SEATTLE – Two-time Honda Award winner Krista Vansant will have her No. 16 jersey retired by the University of Washington Volleyball program at the Huskies' Nov. 8 match against Pac-12 rival Stanford, UW Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen announced Wednesday.
"Krista Vansant represents excellence," Cohen said. "As a two-time national player of the year, her on-court career is nearly unmatched and she has served as a terrific ambassador for our University since the day she arrived here in Seattle. We are extremely proud of Krista and thrilled that her name will hang in the rafters of Alaska Airlines Arena."
Vansant's No. 16 jersey will sit alongside Courtney Thompson's retired No. 3, the only other player to have received the honor for Husky Volleyball.
"Krista Vansant represents the very best of Washington Volleyball," UW head volleyball coach Keegan Cook said. "Her growth into a complete student, athlete, and teammate is her ultimate legacy. I have yet to encounter a more skilled or more humble athlete in my life."
Vansant left UW as the most decorated volleyball player ever to wear the purple and gold. In 2013, Vansant became the first Husky to claim the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year award. She earned the Honda Award in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, also capturing Pac-12 Player of the Year honors in both seasons, becoming the first Husky ever to win the honor twice, and just the fifth player ever to repeat. She earned ESPNW National Player of the Year recognition for the 2014 season, her senior campaign.
Fans are invited to honor Vansant at the Huskies' Nov. 8 match against Stanford. Tickets are available for PURCHASE HERE, starting at just $10.
"Krista Vansant represents excellence," Cohen said. "As a two-time national player of the year, her on-court career is nearly unmatched and she has served as a terrific ambassador for our University since the day she arrived here in Seattle. We are extremely proud of Krista and thrilled that her name will hang in the rafters of Alaska Airlines Arena."
Vansant's No. 16 jersey will sit alongside Courtney Thompson's retired No. 3, the only other player to have received the honor for Husky Volleyball.
"Krista Vansant represents the very best of Washington Volleyball," UW head volleyball coach Keegan Cook said. "Her growth into a complete student, athlete, and teammate is her ultimate legacy. I have yet to encounter a more skilled or more humble athlete in my life."
Vansant left UW as the most decorated volleyball player ever to wear the purple and gold. In 2013, Vansant became the first Husky to claim the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year award. She earned the Honda Award in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, also capturing Pac-12 Player of the Year honors in both seasons, becoming the first Husky ever to win the honor twice, and just the fifth player ever to repeat. She earned ESPNW National Player of the Year recognition for the 2014 season, her senior campaign.
Fans are invited to honor Vansant at the Huskies' Nov. 8 match against Stanford. Tickets are available for PURCHASE HERE, starting at just $10.
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