On Monday afternoon, the ACC announced the 2021 volleyball players of the year. Louisville’s Tori Dilfer was named Setter of the Year. Meanwhile, Dani Busboom Kelly received the Coach of the Year honor. The pair of awards come on the heels of the Cardinals finishing out the regular season with a perfect 28-0 record and the program’s first-ever #1 ranking.
🚨 THIS JUST IN 🚨
2021 ACC Volleyball Players of the Year! 🤩⬇️
🏐 SETTER:
Tori Dilfer, UL🏐 DEFENSIVE:
Mackenzie Cole, DUKE🏐 PLAYER:
Julia Bergmann, GT🏐 FRESHMAN:
Mabrey Shaffmaster, UNC🏐 COACH:
Dani Busboom Kelly, UL📰: https://t.co/0ouexWBNC4 pic.twitter.com/hvzKxWHTdA
— The ACC (@theACC) November 29, 2021
Dilfer led the team with 1,014 assists, while tying the lead for sets played with Aiko Jones at 95. The Los Gatos, Ca native has now secured back-to-back ACC Setter of the Year awards.
Going back-to-back 🤩@toridilfer has been named ACC Setter of the Year for the second straight year!#GoCards pic.twitter.com/a6uXFN6jUf
— Louisville Volleyball (@UofLVolleyball) November 29, 2021