Several Bob Jones University women's volleyball players were given All-Region recognition by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) for their work on the court this season. 

Lyndsey Cassell and Stefanie Burke were awarded first team recognition with Blakely Brown earning a spot on the second team. Also receiving region votes and an honorable mention nod was Natalie Treas and Alyssa Goebert. 

"I am so proud of all of our award winners," said Head Coach Anthony Bennett. "Each and every one of these athletes have pushed each other to be better and grow every single day, and it has been a pleasure to watch them compete this year. This team as a whole strives to learn and make each other better every time we step into the gym, film room, or classroom. From top to bottom, there is so much accountability between all of our players that has contributed to the performance on the court this season!"

For back-to-back seasons, junior Stefanie Burke has earned a spot on the All-Region team. This year, she has led the team with 536 assists and has contributed 144 kills on the year. 

Teammate Lyndsey Cassell got her first All-Region recognition this year. In 96 sets played this season, she leads the Bruins with 235 kills and is second on the team with 228 digs. 

Freshman Blakely Brown earned second team recognition for her performance on the court this season. She has recorded 153 kills on the year with her season high of 16 kills coming against Pfeiffer University on October 24.

Natalie Treas and Alyssa Goebert were awarded honorable mention for their contributions this season.

The Bruins volleyball team will begin their postseason journey Friday night in the Davis Field House as they take on #2 Pensacola Christian College at 7 p.m. in the semifinals of the NCCAA DII South Region Tournament. 

The Bob Jones University Bruins are part of the NCCAA featuring 13 varsity programs and over 200 student-athletes.