2010 (Freshman): Played in 126 sets ... Finished third on the team with 216 digs, averaging 1.71 per set ... Posted 22 service aces ... Notched a career-high 14 digs against FIU (Oct. 1), helping the Blue Raiders hand the Panthers their first conference loss since the 2008 season ... Also recorded 13 digs in a win vs. Southern Miss (Sept. 4) ... Reached double figures in digs on five occasions.

Ponderosa HS: Lettered all four years for coach Rob Graham ... Earned All-American honors and led team to state title as a senior ... Took home All-State honors in each of her last three seasons and All-League accolades all four years ... Also earned a letter in lacrosse.

Personal: Born Kendall Nicole Howard on December 14, 1991 ... Daughter of Rick and Diane Howard ... Undecided on a major.