OGDEN, Utah. – Portland State freshman outside hitter Jenna Mullen was named the Big Sky Conference's Outstanding Freshman as announced by the conference Wednesday.
 
The Puyallup, Wash. native ranked in the ranked ninth in the league in kills and service aces per set, while ranking 10th in points overall. She led all conference freshman with 3.08 kills per set on the season and was the only underclassman to rank in the top 10 in kills per set.
 
Mullen led the Vikings in kills eight times this season and posted a team-high 18 double-digit kill performances. She posted career highs in kills with 17 and digs with 10 at Idaho for her one double-double of the season.
 
Mullen's 31 service aces led the Vikings on the season. She ended the match against both Nevada (9/5) and Grand Canyon (9/5) with back-to-back aces.
 
For a full list of Big Sky Conference honors, click here.