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2022 Women's Volleyball Roster

Jim Pierce

5 Anya Korbut

  • Position Middle Blocker
  • Height 6-3
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Whitney M. Young
  • Hometown Chicago, Ill.

Biography

2022:
  • Notched three kills and three blocks vs. Delaware (9/18)
  • Had season-high nine kills and four blocks in win vs. Stony Brook (10/22)
  • Had two kills and four blocks in win over William & Mary (11/13)
  • Appeared in 19 matches, finishing with 24 total blocks
2021:
  • Tallied career-high 10 kills vs. Sacred Heart (8/28)
  • Notched an assist vs. Sacred Heart (8/28)
  • Had three blocks vs. Bryant (9/10)
  • Had a career-high 8 blocks vs. Hofstra (9/26)
  • Notched three blocks and three kills in quarterfinal vs. Delaware (11/18)
  • CAA Fall Commissioner's Honor Roll

2020-21:
  • Did not appear this season for the Huskies

2019:
  • Made her collegiate debut against Indiana State
  • Helped the team defeat Indiana State 3-1

Profile
• Daughter of Elena Korbut.
• Interested in studying industrial engineering at Northeastern … Class of 2024.
• Hobbies include painting, drawing, traveling, playing the piano and trying new foods.
 
High School Accolades
• Three-year varsity middle blocker and right side at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School (Chicago, Illinois) … Played under coaches Keba Phipps (2018-19) and Keith Kujawa (2016-18).
• 2018:  Member of the Dolphins’ regional, conference and sectional championship team … Whitney M. Young became the furthest Chicago Public League team to advance in the Illinois state tournament.
2017:  Helped lead the Dolphins to a 30-7 record (9-0 conference) during her junior season.
Extra-curricular activities:  Served as a Student Council Division representative … Member of the National Honor Society … Involved with the Science Olympiad, Freshman Mentors Program and Eco Club.
• Four-year Principal’s Scholar and Honor Roll member.
 
Club Accolades
• Played four seasons with 1st Alliance VBC (La Grange, Illinois) from 2015 to 2019.
• Named to the 2016 Diggz Midwest All-Tournament Team after co-leading 1st Alliance to the tournament championship.
• Also competed for Michio VBC (Evergreen Park, Illinois) during the 2014-15 season and Powerhouse VBC during the 2013-14 campaign.
 
Fast Facts
Why Northeastern?:  “I fell in love with Boston and wanted to be in a city setting. I am super excited for the co-op program – being able to work and gain real-world experience is not something that many other schools offer.” ... Favorite pro sports team:  Russian national men’s volleyball team ... Pro athletes looked up to:  Matt Anderson (U.S. men’s volleyball Olympian) ... Hype song & meaning:  “'Jersey' by Future because when you work hard to achieve something and you are on top, you can do what you want freely. To me, it means that it’s your life, make the best of it." ... Favorite TV show:  Black Mirror ... Favorite movie:  The Butterfly Effect ... Strangest talent:  "My eyebrows dance." ... Bucket list:  Skydiving.
Category Number Most Recent
Aces n/a n/a
Assists 1 August 28, 2021 vs. Sacred Heart
Blocks 8 September 26, 2021 vs. Hofstra
Digs 3  October 3, 2021 vs. UNCW
Kills 10 August 28, 2021 vs. Sacred Heart
Points 12 August 28, 2021 vs. Sacred Heart

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 1

    2019Freshman

    Middle Blocker
    6'3"
    1
  • 1

    2020-21Sophomore

    Middle Blocker
    6'3"
    1
  • 5

    2021Junior

    Middle Blocker
    6'3"
    5
  • 5

    2022Senior

    Middle Blocker
    6'3"
    5