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2017 Volleyball Roster

Russ & Kathy Nelson
Russ & Kathy Nelson

16 Kayla Tanner

  • Height 6-0
  • Class Sophomore
  • Highschool Anoka
  • Hometown Anoka, Minn.

Biography

Major: Kinesiology/ Pre-Therapy
Birthday: 10/18/1997
Parents: Robert and Kimberly Tanner
Siblings: Christian (20) and Allyson (10)

Why did you choose Northwestern? - Religion, volleyball, beautiful campus, had my major. It is exactly what I was looking for.
What is your favorite food? - Pizza Rolls
What are your hobbies? - Playing the violin,Watching Netflix, Always finding new exciting activities.
What is your dream job? - Owning my one Physical Therapy Practice.
Who is the most famous person you've met? - Justin Bieber's mom
What personal accomplishment are you most proud of? - Graduating with highest honors
If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? - My grandma Gayle, my mom, and my aunt Lisa.
What is your favorite Bible verse? - Joshua 1:9
What reality television show would you like to be on? - Project Runway, although I don't know how to design clothes
What other organizations/sports/activities are you involved in off the field/court? - Working at Buffalo Wild Wings, National Honor Society

Statistics:
•2016: 23 matches played, 67 sets played, 103 kills, 1.54 kills per set, 4 assists, .06 assists per set, 13 aces, 36 digs, .54 digs per set, 51 blocks, .76 blocks per set
•2017: 41 matches played, 128 sets played, 239 kills, 2.52 kills per set, 12 assists, 25 aces, 71 digs, .55 digs per set, 113 blocks, .88 blocks per game

Career: 342 kills, 16 assists, 38 aces, 107 digs, 164 blocks 

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Historical Player Information

  • 16

    2016Freshman

    MB
    6'0"
    16
  • 16

    2017Sophomore

    MB
    6'0"
    16