MIAMI (April 21, 2016) – FIU beach volleyball player Dominique Dodd has been named to the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) All-Freshman Team. Only five freshman in the conference were awarded the honor, Thursday.

A freshman from Hermosa Beach, California, Dodd has posted a 7-10 record as a Panther and represents FIU at the No. 1 position. Dodd has won four-of-seven matches at the No. 1 slot for the Panthers. Her most notable win came against the Gamecocks of South Carolina with a 7-1 run to take the deciding third set, 16-14.

Dodd was named to the CCSA Preseason Watch List earlier this year.

CCSA All-Freshman Team
Name                                    School                                   Hometown                         
Nikki Esposito*                 Florida State                       Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Lilly Kessler*                      LSU                                        Augusta, Ga.
Dominique Dodd             FIU                                         Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Brooke Weiner                 Georgia State                    Ventura Calif.
Ashley Allmer                    LSU                                        Sarasota, Fla.