University of Albany's Valerie Sourbeer Named America East Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year - UAlbany Sports 2010

Cambridge, Mass. - University at Albany's Valerie Sourbeer was named the 2009 America East Conference Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as announced by the league office on Wednesday afternoon.

Sourbeer, a senior outside hitter, posted a 3.65 cumulative grade point average with a major in business administration. She helped lead UAlbany to its second straight undefeated conference season and was named to the all-conference first team. Sourbeer averaged a team-best 3.09 kills per set while recording a .270 hitting percentage. She was also named to the all-academic squad for the second consecutive year and was the only unanimous selection to the team as a senior. A three-time America East Honor Roll recipient, Sourbeer earned a spot on the Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2007 and 2009. She is a member of the UAlbany Athletics Academic Honor Roll.


Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information