Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara? “I chose Niagara University because the atmosphere of the campus was perfect for me.  I liked how Niagara had a lot of school spirit, shown in the Purple Pride games, and that everyone on campus is very close because we are a smaller school.”

On the Court: Named to the 2009 MAAC All-Academic Team...Played in and started all 118 sets as a junior...Recorded career-best numbers in kills (135), assists (112), and attack percentage (.138)... Played in all 115 sets as a sophomore right-side...Recorded career-best numbers in kills (133), blocks (50) and attack percentage (.104)...Had a career day against Marist (Sept. 20, 2008) with a career-high 13 kills and .440 attack percentage to go along with a season-high five service aces...Had at least four kils in 21 contests as a sophomore...Split time between the setter and hitter positions as a freshman...Ranked second on the squad with 107 assists and fifth with 161 digs...Had a team-high 36 service aces in 2007...Recorded a career-high seven service aces against St. Francis as a freshman...Picked up a career-best 16 digs at Manhattan (Nov. 10, 2007).

Personal: Born in Rochester, N.Y.…Daughter of Michael and Lori Ryan…Has an older sister, Molly, and older brother, Nick...Majoring in education.