Posted at 10:03 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2006
Wahine volleyball loses Thomas for season
Ann Miller
Advertiser Staff Writer
Redshirt sophomore Nickie Thomas, Hawai'i's starting middle blocker, announced that the injury she suffered Thursday to her right knee was diagnosed as a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
"I will miss the rest of this season," Thomas said, "but plan on making a full recovery in time to play next season. We are probably looking to have my surgery in the next few weeks."
Thomas issued the statement because UH recently prohibited coaches and medical staff from offering any information about student-athletes' injuries, other than whether they are cleared to play or not. Junior Tara Hittle, the 'Bows' best ballhandler, announced last week that she would miss the rest of the season because of injuries to her right foot and leg.
