Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterwinner and part-time starter (2022)....Coming off an injury, she appeared in 3 matches in 2024....Missed the entire 2023 season with an injury....Appeared in 20 matches in 2022 and made 8 starts....Sixth on the team in kills (90), sixth in points per set (2.03), and tied for sixth in total blocks (27)....Four matches with double-figure kills (season-high 15 at USC Aiken on Sept. 3, 2022)....2022 Transfer from NCAA Division II Saint Leo University, where she played one season....Thrilled to have her as the final signee of our 2022 class....Fits into the mold of our program....Understands where our program is headed and is excited to get to campus...Coming to us from the Sunshine State Conference, she has seen a tremendous amount of very good volleyball and the level that it takes to win championships....Has the competitive spirit to add to our culture that will continue to move FMU in the right direction....Is still fairly new to the game with her introduction to volleyball being in the 10th grade.....Her athletic ability and her willingness to work hard will be a great addition to our program....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (fall), 2025 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2024 (fall), 2025 (spring).

SLU: Redshirted during the covid-shortened and delayed 2020 season....Appeared in 10 matches for the Lions in 2021.....Averaged 1.28 kills and 0.44 blocks per set and posted a .203 hitting percentage.

PERSONAL:

• Born in Tallahassee, FL
• Graduate of the Florida State University School, where she played under the direction of coach Sheila Roberts
• Led her team in blocks for three seasons
• Recipient of the A.C.E. Award as a sophomore
• Played club ball for Prostyle Volleyball Academy.
• Nickname is Dee

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Exotic Animal Veterinarian
• Favorite Fictional Character: Stitch from Lilo and Stitch
• Favorite Athlete:  Yuji Nishida
• Favorite Sports Team: FMU Volleyball Team
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: HunterxHunter
• Favorite Food:  Potatoes (any style)
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with clear water
• Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  My advisor
• Favorite Off-Field/court Activity:  Exploring nature
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Cheer on and support my teammates to the best of my ability
• Why you first chose your sport: I felt like I belonged as soon as I started being coached
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Recovering from an injury
• Interesting Notes: I can move/wiggle my ears!
• Brush With Greatness: Met EezyGang, RDC World, and other famous Youtubers