Riverdale, NY ?“ Senior tri-captain Luka Van Cauteren was recognized by the AVCA in their All-Region team selections posted this week, as she was acknowledged as an honorable mention in the Mid-east section for the second straight year.

Van Cauteren, in addition to being recognized by the AVCA has received several accolades this season, including being named to the Academic All-District Team, being selected as the 2003 MAAC Player of the Year, 2003 MAAC Tournament MVP, a three-time MAAC Player of the Week selection, 2003 MAAC Preseason Player of the Year, and breaking the record for kills in a season in Manhattan volleyball history with 610 kills. In the 2003 season, Van Cauteren, in addition to the 610 kills, recorded 398 digs, 728 assists, 86 total blocks, 57 service aces along with a .314 hitting percentage.

Manhattan (21-14, 8-1 MAAC), went back to the NCAA Tournament this season for the second straight year, after capturing the MAAC regular season crown, taking two matches in the MAAC Tournament, clinching the tournament championship and a berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Jaspers faced #4 Pepperdine in the first round of the tournament, despite the solid effort they fell in three straight games.