Shepherd University Athletics

Approach Touch: 10'1"

2016: Appeared in 32 matches (105 sets) with 12 starts... recorded 139 kills, 54 block assists, 33 digs, five solo blocks and three assists. Named to All-MEC Academic Team (3.7-4.0 gpa).

2015: Appeared in 32 matches (110 sets) with 25 starts ... recorded 175 kills, 52 block assists, 36 digs, seven solo blocks and seven assists ... named to the MEC All-Tournament team.

Prior to Shepherd: A 2013 graduate of Centreville High School where she played volleyball for Ken Moser ... a two-time First Team All-District choice ... earned Second Team All-Region honors as a senior team captain after finishing second in the district in kills ... a First Team All-District selection ... a transfer from Fairfield University ... gained MAAC Academic Honor Roll honors as a freshman and MAAC All-Academic Team accolades as a sophomore.

Personal: The daughter of James Simmons and Oritta Essien ... majoring in psychology ... her sister, Janine Simmons, plays volleyball at Temple ... her half brother, Quantrell Simmons, played basketball at Virginia Wesleyan.