SEARCY, Ark. — The Harding University Lady Bisons volleyball team was recognized with several individual awards as the Great American Conference (GAC) announced its 2025 Volleyball Postseason Honors, with Olivia Wiedower earning a spot on the All-GAC First Team and Jacey Lambert and Ella Drake receiving additional recognition.
Wiedower, a junior setter from Conway, was the lone Lady Bison named to the All-GAC First Team. She was a key component of the Harding offense, finishing the season with 1,077 assists and averaging 10.26 assists per set. Wiedower's performance helped the Lady Bisons secure a strong season, culminating in the No. 2 seed in the GAC tournament.
All-Conference and Academic Recognition
Senior right side Jacey Lambert was named to the All-GAC Second Team, while sophomore outside hitter Ella Drake earned Honorable Mention recognition.
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Lambert, a senior from Pingree Grove, Illinois, was a consistent offensive threat, accumulating 311.5 points and 2.85 kills per set.
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Drake, from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, added 3.55 points per set and 2.94 kills per set for the Harding attack, earning her first All-GAC nod.
GAC Elite Scholar and Academic Honor Roll
The Lady Bisons were also well-represented in the academic honors, with Avery Stanfill being named a GAC Elite Scholar Student-Athlete.
An impressive nine Lady Bisons were named to the GAC Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a GPA of 3.50 or higher:
Top Conference Awards
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GAC Player of the Year: Katilyn Steffes, OH, Henderson State
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GAC Defensive Player of the Year: Kaylon Partain, L, Henderson State
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GAC Setter of the Year: Courtney Hanson, Ouachita Baptist
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GAC Newcomer of the Year: Erika Hernandez, MH, Arkansas Tech
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GAC Coach of the Year: Allison Frizzell, Ouachita Baptist
