Nicole Fawcett MVP of XII Pan Am Cup

LIMA, Peru, June 16 2013- United States’ Nicole Fawcett earned the honors as Most Valuable Player of the XII Movistar Women’s Pan American Cup.

The emerging American star received her trophies at the closing ceremony of the event chaired by Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, president of NORCECA Confederation and Pan American Union, Rafael Lloreda, president of the South American Confederation and Luis Linares, president of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation.

Fawcett also was awarded as Best Server, while teammates Kyla Banwarth and Megan Hodge were recipients of the honors as Best Receiver and Best Spiker, respectively.

USA topped the honors with four nominations while Argentina took three awards with Lucia Gaido (Best Libero and Best Defense) and Yahel Castiglione (Best Setter).

Canada's Jamie Thibeault was selected as Best Blocker and Mexican Samantha Bricio was the Top Scorer of the tournament.