Before JMU: Four-year competitor for the Trinity Hillers, qualifying for playoffs all four years... Trinity’s career kills record holder with 1,274, nearly doubling the previous total... single-season kills mark of 405 as a junior in 2006... named three times to Pennsylvania’s “Finest 50” (all-state)... three-time WPIAL AAA First Team (2005, 2006, 2007)... team traveled to China to compete... tournament MVP honors in Moon Tournament (2005, 2006, 2007), Bob Bertucci Volleyball Camp, Seneca Valley, South Fayette... Trinity’s homecoming queen.
|
Year
|
SP
|
K
|
E
|
TA
|
Pct.
|
AST
|
SA
|
DG
|
BS
|
BA |
PTS
|
| 2009 |
92 |
2 |
1 |
15 |
0.067 |
20 |
8 |
299 |
0 |
0 |
10.0 |
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Total
|
92
|
2
|
1
|
15
|
0.067
|
20
|
8
|
299
|
0
|
0 |
10.0
|
Personal: Daughter of Laurie and John Abel... engineering major.
Getting to know Natalie...
Why did you choose JMU?
It was beautiful, not too far from home, and warmer.
What is your major?
Media Arts and Design
What is your favorite?
Food: Ice cream
Movie: I don't have one
Song: I don't have one
Athlete: Misty May
What is something unique about you?
I could say the alphabet backwards since I was two.
What are your favorite things to do off the court?
Lay out, playing other sports, hang out with friends
What is your favorite place on campus and why?
The quad because it reminds me of warm weather when everyone's outside throwing Frisbee and loving life
What is your favorite thing about JMU volleyball?
My awesome teammates and the tremendous support staff that we have
What do you want to accomplish in the 2010 season?
CAA champs and a ticket to the dance!
What is your favorite place you've traveled to with JMU volleyball?
I liked Georgetown a lot.
What do you want to do after college?
Hopefully find a job near the people I love
What is the best advice you have received?
There is no such thing as pressure. It is something you innately create and put upon yourself.
What is your favorite JMU volleyball memory?
Beating Delaware at home
