The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
No. 5 Volleyball lands two AVCA First Team All-Americans
12.13.2023 | Volleyball
Asjia O’Neal and Madisen Skinner were honored as first team All-Americans by the AVCA.
TAMPA, Fla. – No. 5 Texas Volleyball's Asjia O'Neal and Madisen Skinner were both named First Team All-American, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced Wednesday.
O'Neal is being honored for the fourth time and the second-consecutive season as a first team selection. Having the best blocking season of her career, O'Neal is tied for the national lead with 1.62 blocks per set and has a career-best 157 total blocks. She also has a .392 hitting percentage and 184 kills this season. O'Neal was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week four times this season.
Skinner is recognized as a first team All-American for the first time in her career after landing on the third team last season and earning honorable mention honors in 2020 and 2021. Skinner ranks sixth nationally in both kills per set (4.79) and points per set (5.50) this season to lead the Longhorns offensively. She also leads the team with 38 service aces this season and is fourth on the team with 209 digs. Skinner was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week twice this season.
Texas is set to face No. 3 Wisconsin in the NCAA National Semifinal on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. CT at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
