Seattle Pacific University Athletics

SPU: Two-year letterwinner, four years with the program.   GNAC All-Academic in 2022 and 2023.

Senior (2023): Saw by far the most action of her career, playing in 15 matches with three starts, totaling 35 sets. … Came on in the second set at Alaska Fairbanks on Sept. 28 and sent a career-high seven service aces across the net. The seventh came on match point. Also tied career high with six kills in SPU’s 3-1 victory. … Two nights later at Alaska Anchorage, had another six kills, plus another three aces, as the Falcons won, 3-1, to complete their first 2-0 sweep of an Alaska road trip since 2006. … Had six kills in the regular-season finale vs. Western Oregon in 3-1 SPU win.

Junior (2022):  Played in two matches, totaling two sets. ... Had 2 kills against Western Oregon on Sept. 29.

Sophomore (2021);  Did not play.

Freshman (2020-21): Played in seven matches with one start, totaling 15 sets. ... Made her college debut at Northwest on March 19, and delivered 6 kills on 15 attacks, with 3 digs and two blocks, including a solo. ... Sent 2 service aces over the net in the opener of a home doubleheader against Western Washington on April 24, a match the Falcons won in four games.

Personal: Sarah Lillian Day. … Exercise science major.

Reason she chose SPU: “I love the fact that even though it’s a smaller school, it is still in a beautiful big city. I also love the Christian education offered and the sense of community that seems to be on campus and through athletics.”
 
Monroe High School: Four-year letterwinner. ... Three-time All-Wesco 2nd team. ... Washington Class 4A (large school) All-State in 2018 after helping Monroe reach the semifinals and ultimately finish in 4th place. ... Helped the Bearcats win Wes-King District tournament in 2018.
 
Fun facts: Started playing volleyball in 2nd grade. ... Also enjoys skiing and snowboarding. ... If not for volleyball, would try basketball. ... Favorite sports to watch are baseball, football, and hockey. ... Dumbest movie she has ever seen is “Nacho Libre.” ... Book she just couldn’t put down was “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” ... Favorite junk food is peanut butter M&Ms. ... Favorite healthy foods are raspberries and avocados. ... Favorite TV program is “Friends.”... Favorite sports team is the Seattle Seahawks. ... Favorite athlete is Ken Griffey Jr. ... Her dream car is a classic turquoise Ford Bronco. ... Loves to shop for records and coffee. ... If she could invite anyone to dinner, it would be singer / songwriter John Mayer “so he could teach me how to play guitar.” She would serve Chick-Fil-A and sweet tea. ... If she could be any action hero, would be Mystique from the X-Men. ... Her friends call her Sarbear. ... In 10 years, plans to be working in physical therapy or athletic training for a Major League Baseball or NFL team, traveling, going to  “a few concerts on my bucket list,: and owning two dogs. ... Enjoys visiting Scotland and London, as she has family in both places. Would like to try living in London at some point.


CAREER STATISTICS
Yr    GP    K     E    TA    Pct   Ast   Ace    D    BS    BA    TB    Pts
20    15   10     6    30   .133    0     4     6     1     2     3    16.0
21     0    0     0     0   .000    0     0     0     0     0     0     0.0
22     2    3     2     7   .143    0     0     1     0     0     0     3.0
23    35   43    32   157   .070    0    16    11     2     5     7    63.5
TOT   52   56    40   194   .082    0    20    18     3     7    10    82.5