UMBC graduate student Jennifer Davis, information systems '02, was named to the 2003 Academic All-District II University Division Volleyball Team on November 14.

After graduating magna cum laude from UMBC with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Davis enrolled as a graduate student in the same program. She was one of four winners of the Maryland Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics 2003 Post-graduate scholarship award. As an undergraduate, she earned the Outstanding Senior Award in Information Systems.

Davis, who currently holds a 3.94 GPA, has been just as sensational on the court as she is in the classroom. She is the fifth player in UMBC volleyball history to reach the 1,000 kills plateau, passing the mark against New Hampshire on November 8. She also ranks fifth all-time on UMBC's kills chart (1,008) and fourth in career blocks (258). Davis entered the week ending November 10 ranking fifth in the America East Conference in hitting percentage at .316.

She was named first team District II Verizon Academic All-American in 2002 and second team District II Verizon Academic All-American in 2001. She is a two-time All-NEC selection and earned all-tournament honors at the Retriever Invitational three years in a row.

Davis is one of six first team honorees and will advance to the national ballot for Academic All-American consideration.