Chaniel Nelson Named Senior CLASS First-Team All-America
December 18, 2014 | Volleyball
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – UNC volleyball's Chaniel Nelson has been selected as a 2014 Senior CLASS Award First-Team All-America for her outstanding career, on and off the court, at Carolina.
Nelson, a redshirt senior opposite hitter, led the Tar Heels with 2.93 kils/set on a .300 hitting percentage and was named an AVCA Second-Team All-American for her senior season. During her time in Chapel Hill, she served as UNC volleyball's community outreach coordinator and volunteered during the offseason with Carolina Outreach. In addition, Nelson blended her communication and management background with her leadership skills to found UNC S.W.A.G., a student-run organization dedicated to encouraging mental and phsyical health among student-athletes.
After leading the Tar Heels to the Regional Final of the NCAA tournament last weekend, Nelson returned home and graduated on Sunday, receiving her degree in communication studies with a minor in history.
Illinois opposite hitter Liz McMahon was selected as the 2014 Senior CLASS Award® winner in NCAA® Division I women's volleyball. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I volleyball coaches, national volleyball media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete.
For more information, visit seniorCLASSaward.com.
First-Team All-Americans
Haley Eckerman, Texas
Casey Hinger, Cal State Northridge
Liz McMahon, Illinois
Kori Moster, Michigan State
Chaniel Nelson, North Carolina
Second-Team All-Americans
Liz Brenner, Oregon
Meredith Hardy, East Tennessee State
Madi Kingdon, Arizona
Savanah Leaf, Miami (Florida)
Katie Mosher, Florida State
ABOUT THE AWARD
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior
CLASS Award honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community,
classroom, character and competition. 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.
