- Came on strong as an outside hitter during spring camp.

- One of the more consistent players down the stretch last fall.

- Improved back row play has boosted her confidence.

Freshman (2009)

Season Notes

- Played 19 and started 10 matches.

- Recorded 69 kills and 87 digs.

- Averaged 1.53 kills and 1.93 digs per set.

- Appeared on the Dean’s List in the fall and spring.

2009 Match Highlights

Date Opponent K A D BS-BA-TB Notes

9/15 at East Tenn. St. 13* 0 4 0-1-1

9/19 at Louisiana Tech 2 0 2 0-3-3

10/25 at Wofford 5 1* 13 0-1-1

10/31 at UNC Greensboro 5 0 4 0-6*-6*

11/1 at Elon 7 0 6 0-2-2

11/7 Western Carolina 8 0 18* 0-0-0 1 ace*

11/8 Appalachian State 7 0 7 0-0-0

11/14 at Davidson 5 1* 10 0-2-2 1 ace*

* denotes career-high

Andrean High School

- Four-year volleyball letter winner for Andrean High School.

- Played for head coach Alison Shevik-Duncan (2006-08) and Amber Alm (2005).

- Led the 59ers to four-straight sectional titles and regional finals appearances.

- Named The Times of Northwest Indiana and Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana Player of the Year in 2007.

- Two-time All-Area and All-Conference (2007-08).

- Team Captain and MVP (2007-08).

- Northwest Crossroads All-Academic Team (2008).

- Lakeshore Public News Athlete of the Week in 2008.

- Played in the offseason with Dunes Volleyball Club.

- Competed in track and field during scholastic career.

- Member of the National Honor Society and named to the honor roll all four years.

Personal

- Born in Munster, Ind. on Sept. 22, 1990.

- Daughter of Jill and Douglas Ernd.

- Brother: Jake attends Northern Iowa.

- Majoring in Human Resources.