AWARDS
- 2022 All-CAA First Team
- 2022 Preseason All-CAA
- 2021 Preseason All-CAA
- 2021 All-CAA Second Team
- 2020-21 All-CAA First Team
- 2022 All-ECAC Second Team
2022:
- Had 37 kills at the Northwestern Tournament (8/26-8/27), tallied double-digits in all three matches
- Named to the Northwestern All- Tournament Team (8/27)
- Had 21 kills on .317 hitting vs. East Carolina (9/2)
- Had 14 kills vs. Georgia (9/9) and another 16 vs Iona (9/10) and 18 vs. Utah Valley (9/10)
- Notched 13 kills and five digs vs. Delaware (9/17)
- Tallied a career-high 26 kills vs. Delaware (9/18)
- Had back-to-back 25-kill performances against Elon (10/1-10/2)
- Notched 20 kills, 14 digs and four blocks in five set win over Stony Brook (10/22)
- Had 23 kills and 13 digs in four set win over Stony Brook (10/23)
- Tallied 10 kills and 13 digs at Hofstra (11/6)
- Notched 1,000th career kill in win against William and Mary (11/12)
- Was stellar with 20 kills on .273 hitting to go with nine digs in CAA quarterfinal win over Elon (11/17)
- Tallied double-digit kills in 22 matches this season, and six double-doubles
- Led the squad on offense, averaging 4.01 kills per set, which is a single season program record
2021:
- Tallied 16 kills on .321 hitting percentage at William & Mary (9/18)
- Had four blocks vs. Delaware (10/16)
- Notched six digs vs. Elon (10/23)
- Had career-high 21 kills vs. Elon (10/23)
- Tabbed CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Week (10/25)
- Notched 10+ kills in 12 matches
- Had 20 kills on .333 hitting vs. Towson (11/13)
- Tallied 16 kills in quarterfinal vs. Delaware (11/18)
- Finished season with 246 kills, most in a season for the junior
- CAA Fall Commissioner's Honor Roll
2020-21:
- Led Northeastern in points (184), points per set (4.60), kills (165), and kills per set (4.13)
- Two-time CAA Offensive Player of the Week (2/21 and 3/8)
- Had season-high 22.5 points and 20 kills in win over Merrimack (2/25)
- Had nine games with double-digit kills and three double-doubles on digs and kills
2019:
- CAA All-Rookie Team
- CAA Rookie of the Week (11/4)
- 2019 Seton Hall Classic All-Tournament Team
- Played in 27 matches and made 12 starts in her first season for the Huskies
- Recorded two season-highs against UNCW with 20 kills and 21 points
- Amassed a total of 241 kills this season
Profile
• Daughter of James and Sheila Staunton … Has three older siblings: Peter, Michael and Abby.
• Interested in studying computer science … Class of 2024.
• Lists traveling as her primary hobby.
High School Accolades
• Varsity outside hitter at Carl Sandburg High School (Orland Park, Illinois) … Captained the Eagles during the 2018 season.
• Co-led Carl Sandburg to three IHSA 4A regional championships (2016-18).
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2018: All-Conference selection … Chosen as the
Chicago Tribune Athlete of the Month for October … Named the Eagles’ Most Valuable Player.
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2017: Garnered All-State Honorable Mention distinction … All-Conference honoree.
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Extra-curricular activities: National Honor Society member … First Class Ambassador.
Club Accolades
• Competed for three seasons with Michio Chicago Volleyball Academy (Evergreen Park, Illinois) … Played under head coach Vlad Frenc and assistant coach Brandon McGinnis.
• Won the 2018 National Division national championship.
Fast Facts
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Why Northeastern?: "Northeastern has the best resources and opportunities available to provide me with not only the best five years as a student-athlete, but also guarantee me future success in my field. The co-op program does not compare to any other university."
Favorite pro sports team: United States women’s national soccer team …
Pro athlete looked up to: Alex Morgan …
Hype song: “Stronger” by Kanye West …
Favorite TV show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia …
Favorite movies: Marvel movies …
Bucket list: Skydiving in Switzerland.
| Category |
Number |
Most Recent |
| Aces |
3 |
Nov. 15, 2019, vs. Delaware |
| Assists |
3 |
April 2, 2021, vs. James Madison |
| Blocks |
4 |
September 11, 2021 vs. Harvard |
| Digs |
14 |
October 22, 2022, vs. Stony Brook |
| Kills |
26 |
September 18, 2022 vs. Delaware |
| Points |
24.0 |
Oct. 11, 2019, vs. UNCW |
