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2022 Women's Volleyball Roster

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3 Kayla Martin

  • Position Libero/Defensive Specialist
  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Prosper
  • Hometown Prosper, Texas

Biography

2022:

  • Named 2022 Preseason All-CAA
  • Tabbed 2022 captain (8/23)
  • Had 19 digs vs. UTEP (8/26)
  • Notched a double-double with 27 digs and 11 assists vs. East Carolina (9/2)
  • Tallied 24 digs vs. ETSU (9/2)
  • Named to the Duke Invitational All-Tournament Team (9/3)
  • Named CAA Defensive Player of the Week (9/5)
  • Had 21 digs and four service aces vs. Iona (9/10)
  • Notched 24 digs vs. Delaware (9/17)
  • Tallied 1,000th career dig in win over Elon (10/2)
  • Had 19 digs and two aces in win over UNCW (10/8)
  • Notched four aces and 20 digs in five set win over Stony Brook (10/22)
  • Tallied team-high 24 digs in win at NC A&T (10/30)
  • Named CAA Defensive Player of the Week (11/14)
  • Tied career high with 27 digs in four set CAA quarterfinal win over Elon (11/17)
  • Had 16 digs in CAA Semifinal vs. Towson (11/18)
  • Notched double-digit digs in 22 matches, averaging 4.20 per set

2021:

  • Tallied 23 digs vs. Northern Colorado (9/4)
  • Notched five assists vs. Bryant (9/10)
  • Had season-high 23 digs vs. Hofstra (9/25)
  • Had team-high 21 digs vs. Elon (10/24)
  • Averaged 4.12 digs per set, which ranked third in the CAA
  • CAA Fall Commissioner's Honor Roll
2020-21:
  • Totaled a career-high 27 digs at Hofstra (March 5)
  • Lead the team in digs with 179, fifth most in the CAA
  • Passed for a .951 serve-receive percentage
  • Set up teammates with 43 assists, the most by a non-setter
  • Named to the All-CAA Second Team


2019:

  • Played in 25 matches and made three starts for the Huskies this season
  • Set three different career-highs at Elon including 21 digs, five aces and five points 
  • Earned one kill versus Northern Arizona and recorded an assist at William and Mary
  • Amassed 216 digs in her first season for the Huskies

Profile
• Daughter of Kurt and Philana Martin … Has a younger sister, Brianna.
• Interested in studying biology at Northeastern ... Class of 2023.
• Eager to attend medical school and pursue a career as a pediatrician.
• Hobbies include traveling and experiencing new things, listening to music, handing out with friends and family, and cooking or baking.
 
High School Accolades
• Four-year varsity libero and defensive specialist at Prosper High School (Prosper, Texas) … Played under coach Erin Kauffman … Set the school’s all-time digs record (1,175).
• 2018:  Captained the Lady Eagles to a regional finalist appearance, Pearland Tournament title and fifth straight district championship … Named an All-American, High Honorable Mention and an Academic All-American by Prep Volleyball … Selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-Star Game … Received TGCA All-Academic All-State distinction and was a TGCA Player to Watch … Honored as one of the Top 5 Liberos in Dallas-Fort Worth by Dallas Morning News … Named to the John Turner Classic All-Tournament Team … Placed on the Under Armour All-American Athlete Watch List … Selected to the District 9-6A First Team … Chosen as the Lady Eagles' Most Valuable Player.
• 2017:  Co-led Prosper to the Texas 5A state championship (46-6 season record) … Tied the Texas state tournament digs record (27) during the Class 5A semifinals … Received Texas All-State Honorable Mention consideration … Alternate to the TGCA All-Star Game.
• Four-year Academic All-District honoree … Two-time Defensive Dandie mention by Prep Volleyball (2017, 2018).
• Extra-curricular activities:  National Honor Society member … Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) member … Employee at Mathnasium in Prosper … Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) … Shadowed medical professionals at Baylor Scott & White Hospital.
 
Club Accolades
• Competed for four seasons with Excel Red (Plano, Texas) under coach Sean Smith … Captained the club from 2016 to 2019 … Named the club’s 2017 and 2019 Most Valuable Player.
• Four-time qualifier for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships (GJNC) … Named to the 2017 GJNC All-Tournament Team (National Division) … Helped Excel Red place 19th in the 2018 GJNC Open Division.
 
Fast Facts
• Why Northeastern?:  "Northeastern exceeded my academic needs in a university and the ability to continue my volleyball career was a dream come true. I fell in love with the city when I visited for the first time." … Favorite pro sports team:  Dallas Cowboys … Pro athlete looked up to:  Alexandra Raisman (U.S. Olympic gymnast) … Hype song & meaning:  "'Started From the Bottom' by Drake because I think athletes find it motivational. It talks about improving to be the best that you can be and emphasizes starting at a low point and rising to the top." … Favorite TV show:  Grey’s Anatomy … Favorite movie:  The Proposal … Strangest talent:  "I can walk on my hands." … Bucket list:  Traveling to Italy.
 
Category Number Most Recent
Aces 5 September 29, 2019 at Elon
Assists 7 April 2, 2021, vs. James Madison
Blocks n/a n/a
Digs 27 March. 5, 2021, at Hofstra
Kills 1 Sept. 6, 2019, vs. Northern Arizona
Points 5.0 Sept. 19, 2019, at Elon

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 3

    2019Freshman

    Defensive Specialist
    5'9"
    3
  • 3

    2020-21Sophomore

    Defensive Specialist
    5'9"
    3
  • 3

    2021Junior

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'9"
    3
  • 3

    2022Senior

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'9"
    3