Women’s volleyball honors senior players

Stacy Qualizza:

"I will definitely miss being a part of a team in general. It's hard to describe how close we all are, but we basically see each other more than our own families. I'm going to miss all of the great girls I've had the opportunity to play with these past four years and all of the great memories we've made along the way."

"I think I will just remember getting to play a great sport at the Division I level with all of the friends that I've made that I will have for the rest of my life as well as all of the great accomplishments that have been made while I was a player here at ISU."

Qualizza's Achievements:

Qualizza was named Co-Most Valuable Player in 2009.

In 2010, she was named All-Missouri Valley Conference Second Team, co-Most Valuable Player.

In February, she competed in the USA Women's National Team Open Tryout.

Kiya James:

"I will definitely miss competing against some of the best teams in the nation.  There is nothing like coming out and challenging a team that thought they could run all over you.  I am also going to miss my close relationship with my teammates.  They have been there from day one, and I love those girls to death."

"I think I will remember all the great wins we had that we had to battle for.  Having a hard week of practice then coming out and beating teams is one of the best feelings in the world, especially when you know you worked hard to get there."

James's Achievements:

James was the first Sycamore to ever receive the MVC Defensive Player of the year twice in one season.  She is also ranked third in career digs, second in career digs per set and third in the Missouri Valley Conference for digs.

Shelbi Fouty:

"The thing I will miss the most are the girls on the team.  We spend a lot of time together.  We are like a family.  I will also miss playing a sport competitively and the feeling you get when you win a big game."

"The thing I will remember the most are the memories I've made with the girls on my team, specifically the three that I live with."

Fouty's Achievements:

Fouty made the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar-Athlete First Team in 2010 and MVC Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention in 2009.  

For ISU athletics, she made the ISU All Academic Team in 2010.  

Fouty recently was named to the Capital One All-Academic Second Team for District V for volleyball.