Younggren Named to MPSF All-Academic Squad
May 01, 2020 | Men's Volleyball
Matt Younggren has been named to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) 2020 Men's Volleyball All-Academic team announced on Friday by Executive Director Al Beaird.
Younggren, who hit a career-best .415 for the season,ย saw action in 18 matches, all starts, at middle blocker for the Bruins in 2020. He hit over .400 in nine matches and posted a season-high nine kills at Long Beach State and versus UC San Diego (h).
The senior ranked among the MPSF leaders in service aces per set (0.24 - 15th) and recorded a season-bestย four aces at Concordia. He also rated among the best in the MPSF in blocks per set average (0.68 โ 14th) and registered a season-high seven block assists in aย Bruin win at Long Beach State. Younggrenย had multiple blocks in 12 contests during the season.
To be eligible for consideration for the MPSF All-Academic squad, student-athletes had to meet the following criteria --- Carry a 3.00 or better cumulative grade point average; be at least a sophomore academically; have completed at least one full academic year at the institution prior to the season for which the award is received; competed in fifty percent or more of the institution's competition in his or her respective sport.
