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2018 Volleyball Roster

Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo

6 Sofi Ascencio

  • Position Setter
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Holy Names
  • Hometown Oakland, Calif.

Biography

As a Scot
2018

Played in all 28 matches, including making 27 starts in her senior season… Totaled 204.0 points on the year, averaging 2.06 points per set… Her 204.0 points ranked second most of any player on the team… Also ranked second in kills (166) and aces (31) on the year… Averaged 2.22 digs per set, for 220 total digs throughout the season, which ranked second highest on the team… Collected a season-high 17 kills against Bethany Lutheran on Oct. 27… Picked up a solid 18 digs against Grinnell on Sept. 15… Had five aces against Carleton on Sept. 12.

2017
Played 88 sets... Tallied 17 services aces.. Posted the most assists with 588... Tallied 187 digs.

2016
Played in 52 sets… Tallied 17 service aces… Posted third on the team in assists with 92.

2015
Played in 20 sets...

Before Mac
Voted Most Inspirational Player for Holy Names High School … Earned all-league honorable mention and second team honors … Scholar Athlete recipient … Member of National Honor Society … Graduated with First Honors.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I was looking at various small liberal arts schools with a focus on diversity and internationalism. I also was determined to play volleyball in college, and since Macalester is DIII, it was a good fit.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
Being a student-athlete at Macalester doesn't just mean working out or competing in matches. Playing a varsity sport has developed my time management skills, leadership abilities, and mental strength. Now that I am going into my junior year, I feel confident and able to take on whatever challenges life may throw at me and I know that I will always have a group of strong, confident women to support me.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
Being a student-athlete at Mac has taught me how to manage my time, value a good work ethic, and build meaningful relationships. All of these aspects of the student-athlete experience are not only applicable in the context of a work environment, but also in everyday life in general.


 

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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2015First Year

    Setter/Defensive Specialist
    5'3"
    6
  • 6

    2016Sophomore

    Setter/Defensive Specialist
    5'3"
    6
  • 6

    2017Junior

    Setter
    5'6"
    6
  • 6

    2018Senior

    Setter
    5'6"
    6