LEXINGTON, Ky. – Winona State volleyball player Danielle Rampart has been recognized for her phenomenal first season of collegiate volleyball, garnering AVCA Central Region Freshman of the Year honors, the organization announced Wednesday.

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Rampart, a 5-10 outside hitter from Trevor, Wis., played a crucial role in the Warriors' strong first season under head coach Joe Getzin. Rampart put together one of the best seasons a Warrior has had, leading WSU with 391 kills and finishing second in the grueling NSIC in kills per set at 4.12, a number that puts her in a tie for second in single season WSU volleyball history.

The All-NSIC First Team performer compiled 16 double-doubles on the season and recorded a season-high 24 kills in a match against Lewis on September 16. She failed to reach double digits in kills on just four occasions this season. Rampart also earned NSIC Offensive Player of the Week on November 3 after leading the Warriors to three straight 3-0 sweeps.

Rampart and the Warriors finished the season with a 19-8 record overall, and 14-6 record in conference play en route to earning the No. 5 seed in the NSIC/US Bank Tournament.