ORLANDO - After an impressive sophomore campaign in which she led the Knights in kills (277) and an impressive 3.26 kills per set average, Avah Armour has been tabbed to the Big 12 Preseason Team, released Wednesday afternoon.
Voted upon by the league’s head coaches, Armour is one of 18 athletes named and one of eight outside hitters included.
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The Colorado native laid the foundation for a breakout 2024 slate with consistent performances throughout her freshman season in 2023. Her 226 kills were third on the team, while her ability on the net secured the first-year 37 total blocks.
A season ago, Armour was dominant while on the court, leading the Black and Gold in kills (277), attempts (872) and kills per set (3.26). An all-around talent, she collected 21 service aces, tied for second on the roster, and was active on the defensive end with 129 digs and a team-leading 19 solo blocks.
Armour paced UCF with 324.5 points (3.82 per set), with 11 total matches tallying 15 or more points. She fired off seven consecutive double-digit kill performances to commence the season before a torrid end to the campaign, totaling 71 kills across the last five matches, including a career-high 20-kill outing vs. Utah on Nov. 16.
With first-year head coach Matt Botsford taking the reins, Armour will be a marquee returner for the Knights in 2025. Fans have the opportunity for their first look at the Black and Gold on August 23 at 6 pm as UCF hosts South Florida in an exhibition match. The Knights will welcome in UT Chattanooga, Norfolk State and UC Riverside for an exciting season-opening tournament in Orlando from August 29-31.