November 13, 2026 | Volleyball
DALLAS – Missouri State's Hannah Gardner earned one of 11 spots on the Conference USA Volleyball All-Academic Team Friday, as voted on by the senior academic advisor at each league institution.
A sophomore from Springfield, Gardner has played in every set for the Bears as a 6-2 setter and opposite hitter, averaging 2.51 kills on .290 hitting, 5.22 assists, 2.24 digs and 0.55 blocks per set. She is one of two players nationally with at least 250 kills, 525 assists and 225 digs.
Gardner owns a 3.96 cumulative grade point average in marketing and ranks fourth nationally with four triple-doubles this season, including two with at least 14 kills, assists and digs, something not done at Mo State since 1989.
Nominees must have a 3.2 cumulative grade point average, at least a sophomore class standing, and be a starter or key reserve member of the squad.
Gardner and the Bears (20-7, 11-4) play their regular season finale tonight at 6 p.m. against Jacksonville State, and have already secured the second seed in upcoming CUSA Tournament, Nov. 20-22 in Bowling Green, Ky.
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