Hoosiers Name Three Volleyball Captains
8/13/2024 10:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Ahead of the 2024 volleyball season, head coach Steve Aird and the Hoosiers named three captains to represent the team on and off the court. The three players were selected based on sustained commitment to the program, leadership skills and on-court production.
Senior setter Camryn Haworth, senior outside hitter Kenzie Daffinee and graduate student defensive specialist Delaynie Maple will be the three captains for the Hoosiers this season. Both Haworth and Daffinee have played in the program for four years while Maple brings multiple years of captain experience to Bloomington from her time in the USC Beach Program.
The floor captain for the Hoosiers in past seasons, Haworth has turned herself into one of the best players in the Big Ten and across the country. She has played in 96 of 97 matches in her time in Bloomington including starts in each of the 65 games in the past two seasons.
Last season, Haworth was a unanimous All-Big Ten selection and earned All-American honors from both the AVCA (Honorable Mention) and Volleyball Magazine (Fourth Team). She produced 1,247 assists (10.22 p/s) and led the NCAA with 73 service aces. She had a pair of triple-doubles and helped IU to an effective offensive season (five players with 200+ kills).
Maple, a transfer into the team this year, was part of an incredible four year run for the Women of Troy in the USC Beach Volleyball program. She led the Trojans to four-straight NCAA Championships including a phenomenal stretch at the No. 1 pair with Megan Kraft the last two seasons.
Well regarded for her leadership, Maple played indoor high school volleyball with former IU setter Emily Fitzner (2019-22). She has a long-standing relationship with associate head coach Rachel Morris and assistant coach Kevin Hodge from her club days at WAVE. Her role in 2024 could see her be a back row specialist or hit on one of the pins.
The final captain, Daffinee, has embraced her role as a serving specialist for the Hoosiers. Armed with a lethal top-spin jump serve, she has totaled 31 service aces over the last two years and has put pressure on opposing teams from the end line. She has transitioned to working with back row passers and will continue to provide an array of experience for IU's newcomers.
The Hoosiers will begin the 2024 season with a trip to Georgia to play at Kennesaw State (Aug. 30) and against Wichita State (Aug. 31). The home opener will be on Sept. 2 against UC-Davis at Wilkinson Hall.
Senior setter Camryn Haworth, senior outside hitter Kenzie Daffinee and graduate student defensive specialist Delaynie Maple will be the three captains for the Hoosiers this season. Both Haworth and Daffinee have played in the program for four years while Maple brings multiple years of captain experience to Bloomington from her time in the USC Beach Program.
The floor captain for the Hoosiers in past seasons, Haworth has turned herself into one of the best players in the Big Ten and across the country. She has played in 96 of 97 matches in her time in Bloomington including starts in each of the 65 games in the past two seasons.
Last season, Haworth was a unanimous All-Big Ten selection and earned All-American honors from both the AVCA (Honorable Mention) and Volleyball Magazine (Fourth Team). She produced 1,247 assists (10.22 p/s) and led the NCAA with 73 service aces. She had a pair of triple-doubles and helped IU to an effective offensive season (five players with 200+ kills).
Maple, a transfer into the team this year, was part of an incredible four year run for the Women of Troy in the USC Beach Volleyball program. She led the Trojans to four-straight NCAA Championships including a phenomenal stretch at the No. 1 pair with Megan Kraft the last two seasons.
Well regarded for her leadership, Maple played indoor high school volleyball with former IU setter Emily Fitzner (2019-22). She has a long-standing relationship with associate head coach Rachel Morris and assistant coach Kevin Hodge from her club days at WAVE. Her role in 2024 could see her be a back row specialist or hit on one of the pins.
The final captain, Daffinee, has embraced her role as a serving specialist for the Hoosiers. Armed with a lethal top-spin jump serve, she has totaled 31 service aces over the last two years and has put pressure on opposing teams from the end line. She has transitioned to working with back row passers and will continue to provide an array of experience for IU's newcomers.
The Hoosiers will begin the 2024 season with a trip to Georgia to play at Kennesaw State (Aug. 30) and against Wichita State (Aug. 31). The home opener will be on Sept. 2 against UC-Davis at Wilkinson Hall.
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