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By winning the 2010 Valley All-Sports Trophy, the Redbirds have finished in the top-five of the Valley's All-Sports race for 28-straight years and have won the award in two of the last three seasons. Read More [+]
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Freshman Year (2011)
Started 31 matches ... ranked first on the team in total blocks (105), solo-blocks (18), block assists (87), and hitting percentage (.227) ... ranked third in kills (197) and points (272) and fourth in service aces (14) ... recorded a career-high .667 hitting percentage against Cal State Bakersfield (8/27) ... marked a career-high five service aces and 17.5 points vs. UAB (9/2) ... named to the UniWyo Cowgirl Classic All-Tournament team ... compiled a career-high 10 blocks twice ... recorded one or more blocks in all but three matches ... tallied double-digit kills six times ... posted hitting percentages above .450 in six appearances ... MVC All-Freshman Team selection.
Prior to ISU
A two-year starter at Jacksonville High School ... named a co-captain during her senior season and led her team to a sectional championship ... a two-time player of the week as a senior ... recorded a team high in blocks with 158 and kills with 319 as a senior ... earned player of the week honors during her junior season ... earned first-team all conference honors as a senior.
Personal
Emily Beth Schneider ... born August 17, 1993 ... daughter of Mike and Donna Schneider ... One brother (Matt) ... father attended Illinois State ... undecided major.