Burrows on Kern: “Brianna was an unexpected, yet great addition for us,” Burrows said. “She is a tough player that knows what it takes to win. We expect Brianna’s playing experience, both at the collegiate level and high school level, to add immediate depth to our ball control and defense. Brianna is a smaller outside hitter that will mainly be looked to for our defensive efforts. We expect Brianna to compete for the starting libero position immediately.”
2010 (Junior): Played in 88 sets and was one of three Guins to appear in all 29 matches... Had 14 kills, 28 assists, 15 aces, two blocks and 238 digs... Her 3.31 digs per set in Horizon League play ranked ninth in the conference... Posted a career-high 25 digs in the home finale against Loyola (11/6)... Had 22 digs against Valpo (11/5)... Posted at least 10 digs on 10 occasions... Notched four kills in back-to-back matches against Saint Francis (Pa.) (8/31) and Howard (9/3)... Also had two aces and two block assists against Howard.
Centenary: Led Centenary in kills each of her two seasons on campus, posting 227 as a freshman and 184 as a sophomore... Recorded 227 digs in 2009 and 196 in 2008... Had five double-doubles as a freshman, and she was a member of the Summit League Academic All-League squad.
High School: Named all-county and all-state as a senior after earning honorable mention all-county honors as a junior... Roncalli was ranked 16th nationally her junior year as the squad won 23 consecutive matches and captured the state title... Roncalli went 24-0 her freshman year in 2004... Was a member of the National Honor Society... Also competed in gymnastics, track and dance... Was a two-time regional qualifier in gymnastics and track... Earned a total of nine letters... ON the club circuit, her Munciana 18 Samurai team finished second at both the AAU Nationals and at the JVDA Nationals.
Personal: Parents are Charles and Donna... Has two sisters (Brittany and Bethany)... Oldest sister Brittany played volleyball at Syracuse... Sister Bethany played with her at Centenary... Academic interest is biology.
