11 - Katherine Santiago
Katherine Santiago
Height: 4-11
Year: Fr.
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
High School: Colegio Adianez
Position: L/DS

2012 (Freshman): Has enjoyed a sensational start to her collegiate career, ranking first on the team in total digs (195) and digs per set (4.06) … Currently ranks ninth in the Southern Conference in digs per set …  Has produced four 20-dig performances in 11 contests, with a career-high 32 against Patriot League favorite and defending champion American University (9/8) … Earned Top Libero billing in both of UNCG’s home tournaments as chosen by the participating coaches … Reached double figures in digs in all but two matches this year … Has also contributed 22 assists and four kills to the Spartan cause.

High School: Played at Colegio Adianez as a libero for coach Eduardo Morales ... Competed all four seasons on the varsity squad and was named to the all-star team at the Puerto Rico Junior Nationals ... Invited to train with the Puerto Rico National Team ... Member of the National Honor Society ...

Club: She played her club volleyball for the Puerto-Rican based VB Rags where her 16-1 team finished seventh in the 16-open division at the USA Volleyball Junior Olympics ... Led her squad to the Puerto Rico Junior National title and garnered a spot on the nine-member All-Tournament Team ... Was named MVP of the Puerto Rico Power League.

Personal:
Katherine M. Santiago ... Born Dec. 10, 1993, in San Juan, Puerto Rico ... Daughter of Graciano and Lucy Santiago ... Sister, Jackeline, played one year of volleyball at the University of Puerto Rico ... Undecided on a major upon enrolling at UNCG.

Single-Match Highs:
Kills: 1, four times
Attempts: 5 vs. UNC Wilmington (Sept. 14, 2012)
Assists: 5 vs. UNC Wilmington (Sept. 14, 2012)
Service Aces: None
Digs: 32 vs. American (Sept. 8, 2012)