Cal State San Marcos Athletics

Outside hitter Jordan Banich of the women's volleyball team has been named the Cal State San Marcos Female Student-Athlete of the Month for the month of August 2014. Banich, a junior from Denver, has been a consistent performer and is the "go-to" player in all six rotations. She is ranked No. 4 in the NAIA in total kills with 147 while ranking No. 23 in kills per set at 3.77.  She recorded six double-doubles in the first nine matches, including a season-best 22 kills and 13 digs in the five-set thriller against Montana Tech at the Biola Summer Slam on Aug. 21. Banich's outstanding play helped the Cougars win their final eight matches during the month of August, and CSUSM stands at 9-3 overall.