Six Big West Conference athletes received 2009 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America Honorable Mention accolades, as announced by the AVCA today.

The Big West Conference earned seven spots on the 2009 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-West Region team, including AVCA Region Freshman of the Year Kayla Neto (Cal State Fullerton).

Take a look back at the 2009 season, which includes the following highlights - Long Beach State won the 2009 Big West Championship, two teams advanced to the NCAA Tournament, six teams posted an above-.500 overall record and two players earned national recognition.

Facing a rematch of a regular-season matchup against the Bruins in the NCAA tournament, the 49ers found themselves on the opposite side of the result in a 25-20, 25-20, 25-16 loss in the first round at UCLA. Eight UCLA aces helped the Bruins defeat the 49ers in three sets.

The NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Committee announced the 64-team field for the 2009 NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament and Long Beach State and UC Santa Barbara each received an invitation to the postseason.