Francis Marion University Athletics

2026: First-year player at FMU

Personal:

• Born in Huntsville, AL
• Graduate of Oakleaf High School, where she played for Jamie Reed and Jenea Reddick
• Nickname: Gabby

Personal Favorites:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: An Olympic gymnast
• How you got your nickname: My family just started calling me Gabby instead of Gabrielle
• Favorite Fictional Character: SpongeBob
• Favorite Athlete: Anthony Edwards
• Favorite Sports Team: Nebraska Volleyball
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Vampire Diaries
• Favorite Food: Sushi
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Bahamas
• Favorite Musical Artist: Beyoncé
• Favorite Thing About FMU: My favorite thing about FMU is the people who create a positive culture for people to come into.
• Favorite Off-Field/Court Activity: I like doing my nails and shopping
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To be the best version of myself that I can be and to positively contribute to the team.
• Why you first chose your sport: I chose volleyball because I saw people who looked like me playing, and it inspired me to want to be like them. I was also mentally burned out from my last sport, and I felt like volleyball was less mentally challenging for me.
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Overcoming any doubt I have in the moment or in general
• Do you have any siblings who have played/are playing sports in college? If Yes, please indicate what college, what sport and what years? Brother Corey Humbles played men's basketball at Husson University from 2021-2023
• Interesting Notes: I used to do competitive gymnastics for 8 years, and I was a level 10 gymnast in 8th grade.
• Any Brush With Greatness?: I saw Beyoncé in Orlando in 2018 on her tour.