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Shannon McGlaughlin led the ISU attack with 20 kills
Freshman Year (2011)
Appeared in 17 matches, starting 11 ... ranked third on the team in blocks per set (.80) and eighth in points (46) and points per set (1.33) ... recorded a career-high five kills, four digs, six total blocks and 9.5 points against Northern Iowa (9/23) ... compiled perfect 1.000 hitting percentages two times ... recorded two or more kills in six matches.
Prior to ISU
A member of the Australian Senior Women's Volleyball Team, which competed in the Vietnam Cup in 2011 ... represented Australia in the Indoor Volleyball at the Junior Level in the Asian Youth Championships in 2010 ... represented Victoria in the Beach Volleyball Australian Junior Nationals in 2010 ... won the Most Improved Player award for the Melbourne University Renegades Volleyball Club in 2010, the highest division in Victoria and won gold during the 2010 season ... was selected to represent Victoria as part of the All-Star Team in the 2010 State of Origin Match against Queensland in 2010.
Personal
Eliza Jean Smith ... born November 10, 1992 ... daughter of Steve Smith and Deb Way ... One sister (Annabel) ... majoring in communications.