USI Volleyball Announces Addition Of Gardner
University of Southern Indiana Volleyball Head Coach Leah Mercer announced the addition of defensive specialist/outside hitter Lizzy Gardner (Lafayette, Indiana) to the Screaming Eagles’ roster.
Competing in high school for Faith Christian in Lafayette, Indiana, Gardner was a three-year varsity starter and four-time letter winner. During her club career, Gardner qualified for AAU Nationals on 2013 with LAVA. While playing for Performance Point Volleyball Club in 2014, Gardner and her team captured the Pink Division at the AAU Nationals.
“Lizzy helped us out this fall as a manager,” Mercer said. “She had the opportunity to jump in and play from time to time. It was clear after watching her compete with our team that she could definitely contribute and add depth to our defense.
“She joined us officially this week and has begun training with the team,” Mercer continued. “I look forward to seeing what Lizzy can do for us the next three years.”
Off the Court, Gardner was a member of the band and National Honors Society, as well as the Valedictorian of the 2016 Faith Christian class.
Gardner will join the Eagles as a freshman during the fall after attending USI during the 2016-17 academic year.
