Women's Volleyball 9/9/2024 12:00:00 PM Chris Brannick

Four Bronchos Earn All-Tournament Honors In Texas

Mikaela Garvin, Jenna Karp, Addison Wimmer, Lindsey Houran Named To Kathleen Brasfield Invitational All-Tournament Team

SAN ANGELO, Texas – Central Oklahoma opened the 2024 season with a 4-0 weekend at the Kathleen Brasfield Invitational and four Bronchos were named to the All-Tournament Team following the weekend.

Mikaela Garvin, Jenna Karp, Addison Wimmer, and Lindsey Houran were all recognized for their work in leading the 23rd-ranked Central squad to a perfect start to the season. UCO beat UT Permian Basin (3-1) and host Angelo State (3-2) on Friday before knocking off New Mexico Highlands (3-0) and Fort Lewis (3-0) on Saturday.

Garvin, a graduate transfer from Eastern New Mexico, was dominant in 13 sets played this weekend. The lefty hitter put home 33 kills, 2.54 per set, and hit .264 in four matches. She added 10 blocks, including two solo denials.

Karp, a senior and three-time All-MIAA winner, was also dominant on opening weekend. Karp played 14 of 15 sets and put home a team-high 46 kills while hitting a blistering .462 for the weekend. Karp added 13 total blocks and also had two solo blocks.

Wimmer, a senior who earned a spot on this same All-Tournament Team three years ago as a Northwestern Oklahoma State freshman, did it again this weekend with standout play. Wimmer had 44 kills in 13 sets played, hitting .199 for the weekend. Wimmer added 37 digs playing all positions.

Houran, a junior, dished out 161 assists on the weekend, and average of 10.73 per set. Houran added 42 digs and four blocks on the defensive effort, and also chipped in 13 kills as she played all 15 sets for the Bronchos this weekend.

Central Oklahoma has a big midweek matchup with Oklahoma Baptist on Tuesday. OBU, which is receiving votes just outside the AVCA Top 25, defeated OU 3-2 in an exhibition match last month. The Bison are 2-2 this season after splitting their opening weekend tournament in Pensacola, Fla. The Bronchos will head to St. Augustine, Fla. following Tuesday's matchup for four matches at Flagler College's tournament.

Central makes its home debut Sept. 19 against Southwestern Oklahoma State.

2024 Kathleen Brasfield Invitational
All-Tournament Team
Mikaela Garvin, Central Oklahoma
Jenna Karp, Central Oklahoma
Addison Wimmer, Central Oklahoma
Lindsey Houran, Central Oklahoma
Evelyn Torres, Angelo State
Madi Parrish, Angelo State
Adeline Ortman, Angelo State
Caleigh Enax, Angelo State
Gabby Gregorski, UT Permian Basin
Kennedi Wright, UT Permian Basin
Sami Gambill, Emmanuel
Ellie Jackson, Emmanuel
Ella Butler, Fort Lewis
Jaylee Gonzalez, New Mexico Highlands

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Players Mentioned

#1 Lindsey Houran: S; 5' 8"; Junior

#7 Jenna Karp: MB; 6' 0"; Senior

#3 Addison Wimmer: OH; 5' 10"; Senior

#21 Mikaela Garvin: OH; 6' 2"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#1 Lindsey Houran
: 5' 8"; Junior
: S

#7 Jenna Karp
: 6' 0"; Senior
: MB

#3 Addison Wimmer
: 5' 10"; Senior
: OH

#21 Mikaela Garvin
: 6' 2"; Graduate Student
: OH