Brittany Howe of Columbia was one of four University of Maine volleyball players to be named to the America East all-conference team. Carmen Morgan, Shannan Fotter and Kaili Jordan were also honored.

Howe was fifth in the conference in hitting percentage (.313) while Morgan is fourth in blocks per game (0.92). Fotter has a .346 hitting percentage while Jordan is averaging 3.65 kills and 2.56 digs. The No. 3 Bears open the America East tourney against No. 2 Northeastern in Albany, N.Y., at 7:30 p.m.