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2014 Women's Volleyball Roster

3 Carissa Ophus

  • Position Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Jenks
  • Hometown Jenks, Okla.

Biography

Senior veteran set to play a key role at defensive specialist . . . Steadying influence on the back row who excels at serve receiving as well as passing . . . Has played in 95 matches during career, giving the Bronchos plenty of experience and leadership on the court.
 
2013:  Finished third on the team in digs with 216 while playing in 31 matches with 15 starts . . . Had double-digit digs four times, topped by 15-dig outing against Southwest Baptist . . . Was second in service aces with 27, highlighted by five-ace performance in win over East Central . . . Had seven other matches with two-plus aces . . . Made the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association academic honor roll.
 
2012:  Played in all 31 matches and was third on the team in digs with 241 while adding 21 kills and 15 aces . . . Had 10-plus digs in 10 matches, highlighted by 18-dig outing at Fort Hays State . . . Collected 10 of her 21 kills in early-season match against Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras . . . Had three aces in sweep of Southwest Baptist.
 
2011:  Appeared in every match with 16 starts, 14 of those coming in the last 15 contests of the season . . . Notched 77 of her 111 kills during that late-season surge with three double-digit outings, capped by a 16-kill performance against Truman State . . . Had 10 matches with 10-plus digs, collecting career-high 23 against both St. Mary’s and East Central . . . Finished with 278 digs while adding 22 assists and 19 service aces, including a pair of three-ace matches.
High School:  Four-year starter at Jenks High School, helping lead the Trojans to four consecutive state tournament appearances and a third-place finish as a senior . . . Three-time All-Conference selection, made the state all-tournament team twice and was an All-State pick as a senior . . . Also a four-time Academic All-Conference choice.
 
Personal:  Nursing major . . . Two older sisters (Lauren and Olivia) played volleyball at Oral Roberts . . . Names the Minnesota Vikings as her top team . . . Lists “Space Jam” as her favorite sports movie.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 3

    2011Freshman

    Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
    5'10"
    3
  • 3

    2012Sophomore

    Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
    5'10"
    3
  • 3

    2013Junior

    Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
    5'10"
    3
  • 3

    2014Senior

    Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
    5'10"
    3