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Mercyhurst University Athletics

2023 Women's Volleyball Roster

Ed Mailliard
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24 Kate Hennessy

24 Kate Hennessy

  • Position:
    Outside Hitter
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • High School:
    Orchard Park High School
  • Hometown:
    Hamburg, N.Y.

Summary

Biography

Laker Career
Matches Played: 76
Sets Played: 238
Aces: 26
Kills: 511
Digs: 349
Assists: 12
Blocks: 63

2023: Appeared in 23 matches, starting all 23 while playing in 84 sets, which was tied for second on the team.  She finished the season with a team high 247 kills, while adding nine assists, and 22 aces.  On defense she racked up 212 digs, which was good for second on the team, while adding 23 blocks.  Had a season high 18 kills and a season high 24 digs on October 28th against Slippery Rock.  Had back-to-back games with 17 kills to start the season.  Had double digit kills in 14 games during the season.        

2022: Played all 25 matches, starting 16 of them while appearing in 89 sets. She had 2 assists and 3 aces. On defense she had a total of 87 digs this season.

2021: Appeared in 22 matches, making starts in five while playing in 56 sets. She recorded 77 kills to go with 45 digs, and 14 blocks. Produced a season best 13 kills on October 9th against Edinboro.

2020-21: Played exhibition schedule in Spring of 2021 due to COVID-19 Pandemic canceling Fall season.

2019: Appeared in six matches, playing in nine sets.  She recorded six kills and one ace to go along with five digs.

Major: Communications and Sociology

Prior to Mercyhurst:  Was a multi-sport athlete at Orchard Park High School in New York participating in volleyball and track. Helped her school to the section championship, while on the track placed at states as well as earning the section title.

Personal: Daughter of Laurie and Ray Hennessy .. Has two siblings, sisters Meghan and Molly, both of whom played collegiate softball.
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Historical Player Information

  • 25

    2019Freshman

    Outside Hitter
    5'9"
    25
  • 11

    2020-2021Sophomore

    Outside Hitter
    5'9"
    11
  • 11

    2021Junior

    Outside Hitter
    5'9"
    11
  • 11

    2022Senior

    Outside Hitter
    5'9"
    11
  • 24

    2023Graduate Student

    Outside Hitter
    5'9"
    24