WILMINGTON, North Carolina - UNCW sophomore right side hitter Christi Laite was named to the 2011 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) University Division All-State volleyball team on Thursday.

"We are excited to hear that Christi has been recognized as an All-State performer," said UNCW Head Coach Amy Bambenek. "To be recognized among the elite collegiate players in the state of North Carolina is truly a great accomplishment, one I'm sure that Christi shares with her teammates."  

Laite makes her inaugural appearance on the All-State team after pacing the Seahawks in kills (3.28) and points (3.92) per set in 2011, ranking among the leaders in the Colonial Athletic Association in both categories. A product of Severna Park, Md., Laite finished her sophomore campaign among the program's single-season leaders in total kills (361) and was a Second-Team All-CAA selection, becoming the program's All-Conference honoree since 2003.

Laite was joined on the team by setter Heather Feldman of Gardner-Webb, outside hitters Ariel Newman of UNC Greensboro and Bianca Rouse of Charlotte, middle hitters Andrea Beck of Wake Forest and Caroline Lemke of Elon and Phoenix libero Ali Deatsch. 

Founded in 2002, NCCSIA is comprised of sports information professionals from NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and independent institutions from the state of North Carolina. The organization seeks to promote collegiate athletics and student-athletes at all schools. Membership is open to anyone affiliated with a college, university or conference located in North Carolina, and whose area of responsibility lies within sports information.

NCSSIA selects All-State teams for men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, softball and baseball on the College (Division II, III, NAIA) and University (Division I) levels. More than 650 student-athletes have been recognized on NCCSIA All-State teams since 2003.

2011 NCCSIA Volleyball University Division All-State Team