Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning 2-year letterwinner....Conference Carolinas Fall Academic All-Conference Team 2024....2024 season cut short by an injury....Played in only 6 matches, making 4 starts....Two matches with double-figure kills and three with double-figure digs....Double-double (10k/16d) vs Newberry (9-21-24)....Averaged 1.92 kills and 2.29 digs per set....Appeared in 31 of 32 matches as a freshman (2023) and made 24 starts....Third on the team in kills (276) and points (311)....Ranked 17th in the conference for both kills per set (2.63) and points per set (2.96)....Second on the team in receptions (533) and posted a .932 reception percentage....11 double-doubles (kills & digs)....17 matches with double-figure kills (high of 17)....Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month for October 2023.....Comes with very high recommendations from coaches that are very respected in the Twin Cities area....A very cool, calm and collected player that does not allow pressure to interfere with her game.....Has the ability to make the game of volleyball look very easy and make those around her on the court better....Very excited to add her to our 2023 recruiting class.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (spring).....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Faribault, MN
• Graduate of St. Michael-Albertville High School, where she played for coach Tammy Cornillez
• As a senior, tallied 2.3 kills and 2.8 digs per set, and recorded 28 service aces
• All-Conference selection as a senior
• Honorable mention All-Conference pick as a junior
• Member of the National Honor Society.
• Nickname is Madi

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Optometrist 
• How you got your nickname: My friends and family have always called me Madi
• Favorite Sports Team: Minnesota Twins
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Friends
• Favorite Food:  Italian, Mexican, Sushi…I really like all food
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Bahamas
• Favorite Musical Artist: Chris Stapleton 
• Favorite Thing About FMU: How friendly everyone is and the overall culture created here
• Favorite Off-Court Activity:  Being outside and enjoying the wonderful creation God has created
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Win a championship game and create a solid environment and culture within the team
• Why you first chose your sport: I felt a connection with the sport early on and I love the connections it has brought with me through all these years
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: I always have to remember and remind myself that it’s just a game, have fun and there will always be another ball/opportunity
• Interesting Notes: I love watching baseball or really any sport, and I love trying to find different ways to optimize our lives and create better connections with those around me