2020 Women's Volleyball Roster
Katy Kluge
- Position:
- Defensive Specialist
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Oconomowoc H.S.
- Hometown:
- Oconomowoc, Wis.
2019
Played in 31 of SIU’s 32 matches … led the team and finished sixth in MVC in aces per set (.30) … tallied the third-most total aces in the Valley in 2019 (39) … her 39 aces were the most by a Saluki in the 25-point sets, rally scoring era (since 2008) … served at least one ace in 19 matches, which included multiple aces in 10 matches … finished with a season-high four aces and 10 digs in a five-set win over Alabama State (9/14) … served up four aces and added 10 digs in SIU’s win over Illinois State (10/25) … tallied four aces and 12 digs in the win over Drake (10/4) … dug out double-digit balls in 19 matches … finished with 20-plus digs in three matches, which included a career-high 23 digs against IUPUI (9/13) … was one of four Salukis to finish with 300-plus total digs (333) to help Southern lead the nation in total digs … finished with two kills, two assists, an ace and 11 digs in her first collegiate start against St. Louis (8/31).
2018
Did not see any action during her freshman season.
High School
Led Oconomowoc High School to a 31-10 record and an appearance in the WIAA Division I semifinals as a senior ... Finished her senior season with 404 kills, 344 digs, 34 aces and a .403 hitting efficiency … Named 2017 Classic Eight Co-Conference Player of the Year ... Earned a spot on the All-State Second Team ... The Raccoons won three-straight Classic Eight Conference championships and compiled a 106-22 record during her three seasons on varsity … Member of the National Honor Society … Nominee for WIAA Scholar-Athlete award.
Personal
Daughter of Jon and Jodi Kluge … Father, Jon, is a healthcare executive … Has two older brothers, Nick and Nathan … majoring in marketing ... walk-on.
