April 25, 2018 SAN DIEGO â€" Three University of San Diego student-athletes have been recognized as National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-Americans. The Torero trio includes junior defensive tackle Connor Spencer (Boulder, Colo.) from football, senior setter Kristen Gengenbacher (Quincy, Ill.) from women's volleyball, and junior pitcher Travis Kuhn (Norco, Calif.) from baseball. The student-athletes were nominated by Mark Lamoreaux, USD Director of Athletic Performance, and Matt Couch, Assistant Director of Athletic Performance.

The NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year program recognizes those collegiate and high school athletes, whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of their strength coach, reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning. These athletes are also recognized for their academic and personal accomplishments and their integrity as student-athletes.

Travis Kuhn, Junior, Pitcher - Baseball
Stated Matt Couch: "Travis Kuhn embodies what it is to be a Torero on and off the baseball field. His work ethic and commitment to improvement combined with his unparalleled energy makes him a perfect fit to lead not just our pitching staff, but our entire team. Travis is not the most vocal leader, but he leads by example and lets his actions and strength numbers speak for themselves. He has only scratched the surface of his limitless ceiling as he continues to build confidence through his outstanding dedication to his own development. After being named one of the top professional prospects from West Coast Summer League in 2017, Travis is projected to be the "go-to guy" out of our bullpen and no doubt will have an impact on the overall success of the Toreros season."

Kuhn Numbers:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 192
Power Clean: 301
Back Squat: 502
1-Arm Bench Press: 145
TBDL: 580
Vertical Jump: 32"

Kristen Gengenbacher, Senior, Setter â€" Women's Volleyball

Stated Mark Lamoreaux: "Named the WCC Player of the Year, Kristen has brought the same dedication and work ethic to the weight room. She is self-motivated, energetic and disciplined, and the ideal student-athlete to work with as a teammate. Kristen has been honored for her excellence on the court and in the classroom. Honors include being named an AVCA second team All-American, All-Pacific South Region, WCC All-Academic and CoSIDA All-Academic District VIII."

Gengenbacher Numbers:
Height: 5'7"
Power Clean: 191
Back Squat: 276
Bench Press: 149
Block Jump: 9'3 ½"
Approach Jump: 9'7 ½"

Connor Spencer, Junior, Defensive Tackle - Football

Stated Mark Lamoreaux: "Connor is one of the hardest working student-athletes at USD. His leadership both in the weight room and on the field drives him to be the best he can be while pushing others around him to also excel. His commitment to excellence during his training has helped him to excel both on the playing field and in the classroom, receiving honors on the PFL All-Academic and CoSIDA Academic All-District teams, along with All-PFL Honorable Mention accolades."

Spencer Numbers:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 279
Power Clean: 330
Back Squat: 588
Bench Press: 382
225 reps: 28
Vertical Jump: 29"
Broad Jump: 8'3.5"