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2026 Women's Track and Field Roster

Skyy Ruben

  • Position throws
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Freshman
  • Major Chemistry
  • Highschool West Rowan HS
  • Hometown Salisbury, NC
  • Twitter Skyyruben_vb
  • Instagram skyy_limited01

Biography

FMU:  First-year athlete at FMU....Also a member of the volleyball program (2025).

PERSONAL:
  • Born in Salisbury, NC
  • Graduate of West Rowan High School, where she played for coaches Jan Dowling and Tiffany Brooks
  • Senior stats: 127 kills with a .259 hitting percentage; 75 total blocks
  • Led South Piedmont 3A in total blocks and ranked fourth in hitting percentage
  • 2-time All-Conference selection (2024, 2023)
  • 2-time All-County performer (2024, 2023)
  • Named a AVCA Phenom as a senior
  • Earned team's Rookie of the Year award as a freshman
  • Also lettered in softball, swimming, and track and field
  • Nickname is Skyler
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
  • As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Artist
  • How you got your nickname:  People thought that it was my full name
  • Favorite Fictional Character:  Mel from Arcane
  • Favorite Athlete:  A’ja Wilson
  • Favorite Sports Team:  Las Vegas Aces
  • Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Sinners
  • Favorite Food:  Butter Chicken with naan
  • Favorite Vacation Spot:  Jamaica
  • Favorite Musical Artist:  Doechii
  • Favorite Thing About FMU:  The campus is beautiful
  • Favorite Off-Court Activity:  Watching YouTube and finding new hobbies
  • Goals for Upcoming Season:  Always give 110% in everything even on bad days
  • Why you first chose your sport:  To compete in a different way and also because it was a lot of fun compared to basketball
  • Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Getting over a mistake that cost you the whole game
  • Interesting Notes:  I have tried every sport you can think of!
  • Brush With Greatness:  Being able to look behind the scenes of the Charlotte Panthers stadium