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2016 Volleyball Roster

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6 Toria Gillson

  • Position MB
  • Height 6-0
  • Class Senior
  • Major Nursing
  • Highschool St. Cloud Christian
  • Hometown St. Cloud, Minn.

Biography

Match Highs:
Attack Percentage (Min. 5 Kills) - .429 vs. St. Thomas (Sept. 12, 2015)
Kills – 10 vs Loras (Sept. 5, 2015)
Digs – 4 vs. UW-La Crosse (Sept. 12, 2015)
Blocks – 7 vs. UW-Eau Claire (Sept, 11, 2015)
Aces - 2 vs. UW-La Crosse (Sept. 12, 2015)
          2 vs. Martin Luther (Oct. 30, 2015)

Assists - 1 vs. UW-La Crosse (Sept. 12, 2015)

Statistics
2015: 55 kills, 1.25 kills per set, 3 assists, 7 serving aces, 21 digs, .48 digs per set, 28 blocks, .64 blocks per set
2016: 29 matches played, 90 sets played, 117 kills, 1.30 kills per set, 14 assists, 12 aces, 56 digs, 102 blocks, 1.13 blocks per set
Career: 172 kills, 17 assists, 19 serving aces, 77 digs, 140 blocks

•Major: Nursing 
•Birthday: 11/16/1994
•Parents: 
Roger and Kathy Gillson
Siblings: Rowan (34), Kirsten (32), Micale (30), Kennan (28), Elise (24), Lauren (18)
 
Why did you choose Northwestern? - I wanted to attend a school where Jesus Christ is central, and where my perception of God and His love for me would be broadened and enhanced.
What is your favorite food? - Shrimp Curry
What are your hobbies? - Sports, reading, boating, watching movies, being with my family
What is your dream job? - Can sleeping be a profession? 'Cause I am really good at it.
If you could be any superhero, who would you be? - Superman. Because he can fly (or just jump really high), and Kal-El is a great name.
What is the greatest invention of the last 100 years? - Crayons
Who is the most famous person you've met? - Stanislas Wawrinka touched me one time. We didn't actually meet, but I still count it.
What personal accomplishment are you most proud of? - Stanislas Wawrinka touched me one time. We didn't actually meet, but I still count it.
If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? - Little Debbie, Sara Lee, and Willy Wonka
What is your favorite Bible verse? -Isaiah 40:25-26 "To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing."
What reality television show would you like to be on? -Fixed Upper as one of the clients


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Historical Player Information

  • 9

    2015Junior

    MB
    6'0"
    9
  • 6

    2016Senior

    MB
    6'0"
    6