Five UC Irvine men's volleyball players, Hilir Henno, Brett Sheward, Cole Power, Connor Campbell, and Maxim Grigoriev, have earned American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America recognition, with Henno being named to the first team for the second consecutive year.

By the Numbers
  • Henno ranks second in the country in points (5.47) and kills (4.72), while ranking seventh in hitting percentage (.380).
  • Sheward ranks second in the country in set assists with a 10.64 average and also averages 1.75 digs.
State of Play
  • UC Irvine is set to take on Penn State in the opening round of the NCAA Championship on Tuesday (Apr. 30) at 1:30 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid.
  • Henno becomes the fourth UC Irvine player to be named to the first team more than once, joining Michael Brinkley, Kevin Tillie, and Carson Clark.
Bottom Line

UC Irvine's men's volleyball team has achieved remarkable success, with several players earning prestigious All-American honors. The team's upcoming participation in the NCAA Championship further highlights their impressive abilities and potential for continued triumph.