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University of the Pacific

Hall of Fame

Jennifer Joines

Jennifer Joines-Tamas

  • Class
    2003
  • Induction
    2016
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Volleyball

One of the best players to ever don the Orange and Black, Jennifer Joines Tamas finished her illustrious career at Pacific as the only Tiger in Pacific's storied history to be named a four-time All-American.

Additionally, she was the third Pacific women's volleyball player to represent the Tigers and her country at the Olympic games, joining Pacific Hall of Famers Jayne McHugh and Elaina Oden. Joines Tamas, who would later captain Team USA, took home a silver medal in Bejing. 

During her career at Pacific, Joines Tamas delivered 2,225 kills, 686 digs and 639 blocks. She finished her career as the all-time leader in kills, kills per game (4.89), total attacks (4,615), attacks per game (10.14), and hitting percentage (.350).

In addition to her all-america awards, Joines Tamas was a four-time First Team All-Big West selection while being named the 2000 Freshman of the Year and the 2003 Big West Conference Player of the Year.

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