Nicholls State University

2013 (Freshman): Played in 29 matches and 84 sets in her first season with Nicholls, earning 19 starts on the year... Finished the year with 71 kills, 39 blocks, 19 digs and nine aces... Accumulated 99.5 points on the season... Had her best game against Northwestern State, with six kills, three blocks and a dig on Oct. 12.

Prior to Nicholls:

At Liberty Hill High School: Was a three-year starter on the varsity squad for Liberty Hill at middle blocker... Received district honors in 2011, with her team winning the district and bi-district titles in 2011... Was named team captain as a senior, as the Panthers repeated wining the district and bi-district titles in a season where they lost just two sets in district play that year with a 10-0 record... Made it all the way to the regional quarterfinals in 2012 after winning the area title, while earning first team all-district honors... Was the vice president of the 4H Club, Student Council Community Committee President and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes... Volunteered Mobil Loaves and Fishes, which distributes food to the homeless... Won the 2013 Student Mentor award and first place at the UIL Speech Championships.

Personal: Full name is Emily Makaylin Philpott, born April 6 in Phoenix, Ariz... Is the daughter of James and Debbie Philpott... Has one sister, Sarah... Majoring in psychology.