The AVCA is pleased to name its 2025 Division I Women's Player of the Year, presented by Nike Volleyball. The 2025 Player of the Year is University of Pittsburgh's Olivia Babcock.
The junior picks up her second consecutive AVCA Division I Women’s Player of the Year honor. She helped the Panthers to another outstanding season, and the team advanced to the NCAA championship semifinals for the fifth straight season.
Babcock averaged a career-high 5.11 kills per set this season to go with 2.11 digs per set, also a career best. She has received a number of honors this season, including 2025 ACC Player of the Year, AVCA East Coast Region Player of the Year honors and NCAA Championship Regional Most Outstanding Player.
For the first time, the AVCA ;is presenting positional awards to honor Division I athletes who have truly excelled in their specific roles. to see the 2025 winners of the five position awards.
