I know I say it every year, but where does the season go! The Lady Vols are down to one match left, vs LSU at home. And for four seniors it will be their last time playing on Rocky Top.
KANISHA JIMENEZJimenez, who joined the team in 2014, has appeared in 108 matches of the 122 played during her career. She currently has 666 kills, 206 blocks, 740 digs, and 66 aces.
Jimenez had 25 points in a 2016 match vs Towson, the highest by any player during her four seasons. Her 5 aces vs Furman earlier this season match the most scored by anyone since 2014.
You can read more about Jimenez’ background before coming to Tennessee here.
KENDRA TURNERTurner also joined the squad in 2014. She appeared in 92 matches of the 122 played during her career. She currently has 266 kills and 123 blocks.
Turner had 23 kills in a match vs Missouri during her freshman year, which matches the most kills by any player during her four seasons.
You can read more about Turner’s background before coming to Tennessee here.
STEPHANIE BUSSBuss joined the team in 2015 after playing in all 29 matches for Cal State Fullerton her freshman year. She appeared in 54 of the 90 matches played during her UT career. She currently has 184 kills and 81 blocks.
Buss hit at least .300 in over 20% of the matches she played in. The SEC named her a member of the conference Fall Academic Honor Roll.
MACKENZIE COOLERCooler joined the team last season. She played in all but 9 of College of Charleston’s 66 matches her underclassman seasons and was named to the All-CAA Rookie Team. She played 11 matches for UT.
In the over 340 matches played since 2007, only 8 featured a setter getting at least 5 kills — a feat Cooler achieved vs Milwaukee in 2016. The SEC named her a member of the conference Fall Academic Honor Roll.
Four seniors to play last match