Colorado Mesa University Athletics

As a Freshman (2023): Played in 12 matches and 23 total sets… Recorded 19 kills… Also had four blocks, two aces and one dig… Recorded a season-high six kills on Sept. 8 in a win over Fresno Pacific after tallying five against Augustana (Sept. 2)… Also had three blocks against the Vikings.

Prep: 2023 graduate of Bushland High School… Earned a multitude of honors for the Jason Culpepper coached Falcons, who won 3A Texas state titles in 2020 and 2021, while advancing to the finals in 2022 and the semifinals in 2019… Was named to the 3A State All-Tournament Team as both a junior (2021) and senior (2022)… was a TSWA All-State pick as a junior as well…. Also earned regional all-tournament honors in both seasons… Was a 3A TGCA and TWSA All-State pick as a senior… Earned three total all-district honors, including first team first team plaudits in 2021 and 2022… Named as the 1-3A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior… Was the MVP of the Texas Golden Spread All-Stars and Frenship Tournaments in 2022… Was the MVP of the BEV Ball Tournament as a junior… … Was a Press Pass Sports All-Area team pick twice after claiming honorable mention honors as a sophomore in 2020… Named to the AGN (Amarillo Globe News) All-Area First Team and as the AGN Athlete of the Week as s senior.

Club: Played for Amarillo Xtreme Volleyball… Coached by Tina Sims and Michaela Montgomery.

Personal: Will major in psychology and criminal justice… Has a goal to become a forensic psychologist… Daughter of Carl and Kendra Neie… Loves dogs and spends a lot of free time reading and working out to push herself to be better.

Why I Chose CMU: “While visiting, I fell in love with the small town feel of the campus and the volleyball program staff and team.  It is a great fit for furthering my volleyball career.”