The Windsor Lancers are pleased to have two women's volleyball player honoured by Ontario University Athletics, as announced by the league Wednesday.
 
Fourth year outside hitter Hannah Robson has been honoured with the OUA West Division Award of Merit, given to the student-athlete who best combines academics, community involvement and athletics. Robson is the first Lancer to be honoured with this award. 
 
Robson has been an Academic All-Canadian in each of her four years at Windsor, maintaining an 88% average over that time while majoring in Human Kinetics. Along with academics, Robson volunteers with the rehabilitation of individuals with multiple sclerosis and autism, helping the individuals through weekly training routines. She also tutors, runs "Little Spikes" local volleyball club, and works with a chronic disease program that monitors the rehab of its patients.
 
On the court, Robson has been a four-year starter at Windsor and is captain of the team. Since transitioning from libero last season, she averaged 2.29 kills per set, and 2.98 digs per set this year.
 
"Hannah is well deserving of this recognition," said Lancer head coach Lucas Hodgson. "Not only was she a great leader on the court, but she led in the community and in the classroom over her four years with the Blue & Gold."

Middle hitter Shannon Dean has been recognized for the second straight year and has been named to a second team all-star. A First-Team selection last year, Dean put together another impressive season finishing ninth in solo blocks (28) and 10th in service aces per set (0.45).

"Shannon has been a stats leader in the OUA in her three years as a Lancer," said Hodgson. "This recognition shows the hard work she puts in on a week to week basis."

Congratulations Hannah and Shannon!