TOPEKA, Kan. -- Washburn volleyball's Austin Broadie and Bella Limback were each selected to the D2CCA All-Central Region second team on Wednesday afternoon as voted on by the region's sports information directors.  

Both seniors are members of the regions second team and are Washburn's first selections since the 2022 season when Halle Meister earned second team honors as well. In total, the Ichabods have tallied 30 D2CCA All-Region honors between 18 different players since 2022 under head coach Chris Herron. For Broadie and Limback it is each's first regional honor of their careers.  

Austin Broadie adds to her accolades on the season after being named the MIAA Player of the Year and to the first team as a right side hitter. The Burns, Kan. native leads the Washburn offense with 326 kills (3.23 per set) while hitting .312, third best on the team. She has started all 30 matches and also has racked up 67 blocks with 64 digs. The senior has 16 double-digit kill matches and ranks 116th nationally in hitting percentage and 5th in the MIAA. She is 5th among conference players in points per set and kills per set. 

Bella Limback also adds to a career senior season that saw her earn first team All-MIAA honors at middle blocker. The Waverly, Mo. native is slashing a team-high .457 with 202 kills (2.04 per set) while playing and starting in all 30 matches. She has also added 115 blocks (1.16 per set), also team high, and served 13 aces. She has hit over .400 in 20 matches this season with four double-digit kill efforts. She is 2nd in the nation and MIAA in hitting percentage. She is also is 5th in the MIAA in blocks per set and 31st in the nation. 

Washburn is set to play in the NCAA Regional Quarterfinals against No. 4 ranked Wayne State College at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 in Kearney, Neb.