June 21, 2002

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina volleyball team recently added another player for the 2002 season, freshman Amy Benson, a 5-7 libero from Illinois. Benson is USC’s fourth commitment for the 2002 season.

“Amy is a great addition to our team. She will play as a libero, which is a new position to the NCAA lineup this season,” said head coach Kim Christopher. “Amy will be a tremendous asset in the classroom as well.”

The libero is a designated back-row player who cannot serve, attack or set the inside attack line. This position is used in international play and is intended as a ball control specialist. The libero is allowed to replace any player in the back row without counting as a substitution.

The Crystal Lake, Ill. native was a four-year letterwinner for Prairie Ridge H.S. and was coached by Stefanie Otto. During her sophomore year, she helped lead her club team Sky High, to a fifth place finish at nationals and as a junior, they finished 11th. Benson chose USC over North Florida and North Alabama.