The SMU volleyball team presented the end of the year awards after celebrating a historic 2010 season that featured a program-best 25-6 record and second place finish in Conference USA.

Junior outside hitter Dana Powell was named the team’s MVP after leading SMU with 3.35 kills per set and finishing third with 3.59 digs per game.

At season’s end, the Tulsa, Okla. native was named AVCA All-American Honorable Mention for the second consecutive season and earned First Team AVCA All-Midwest Region team recognition.

Powell was also selected as a First Team All Conference USA performer and was a member of the Conference USA All-Academic team.

Senior outside hitter Kathryn Wilkerson earned this year’s Mustang Award which honors the player displaying the most outstanding determination, dedication and desire.

Wilkerson finished her career ranked second in SMU history in total digs (1588) and fourth in kills (1445).