Maggie Li Named Pac-12 Freshman Of The Week

Li has quickly emerged as one of Cal’s biggest threats on both sides of the ball.

VB8/28/2023 1:22 PM | By: Cal Athletics

Li Notches Bears’ First Conference Award Since 2019

After an impressive season-opening weekend capped off with a tournament trophy, California volleyball (3-0, 0-0 Pac-12) has its first weekly award winner since 2019 in freshman Maggie Li, who was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week on Monday.
 
Li is the Golden Bears’ first honoree of this particular award since Lauren Forte in 2018. The freshman from Beijing was named to the Army Invitational’s All-Tournament Team following Cal’s win over Central Connecticut State, having posted 34 total kills with a .313 hitting percentage across three games and recording a double-double (11 kills, 10 digs) in the Bears’ victory against Army. On the defensive side of the ball, Li added 27 digs, tied for second most on the team. She currently ranks third in the conference with six service aces and is the nation’s No. 15 freshman with 4.15 points per set.
 
“Maggie has come in from day one with a deep desire to get better,” interim head coach Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd said. “She is a very physical player with a competitive spirit and has such a bright energy; she’s confident, talented and a pleasure to coach. Maggie has stepped into a big role on the team as one of our primary pin hitters, and she’s fully embraced that role and is excited for the challenge. She cares immensely about this team and about being the best volleyball player that she can be.”
 
Li and the Bears will make their next court appearance at Haas Pavilion for the home opener against Portland State on Friday, Sept. 1.
 
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