2016 Volleyball Roster

David Stluka
David Stluka
Greg Anderson

12 Julia Saunders

12 Julia Saunders

  • Position:
    Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    LaGrange, Ill.
  • Highschool:
    Nazareth Academy

Summary

Biography

Of Note: Played outside hitter as a freshman and has moved to middle blocker ... coached in high school by her father ... mother played volleyball at Oklahoma from 1983-87, setting school season records for blocks ... father competed in track and cross country at Illinois-Chicago from 1970-74, earning five All-America honors and is a member of the UIC Hall of Fame

2016: Played in two matches and three sets ... had one kill on one attempt against Texas A&M Corpus Christi (Sept. 4)

2015: Appeared in four matches and played four sets ... tallied the match-ending kill vs. Iowa (Nov. 14) ... also had a kill vs. Georgia (Sept. 10) ... had her first careeer block vs. Rutgers (Nov. 25)

High School: 2015 Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 ... ranked as the No. 71 recruit by PrepVolleyball.com ... three-time East Suburban Catholic Conference player of the year for coach Wayne Saunders ... second-team all-state selection by the Champaign News Gazette ... guided Nazareth Academy to three regional titles ... averaged 4.1 kills, 2.1 digs and 0.6 blocks per set as a senior ... participated in USA Volleyball's High Performance program ... third-team AVCA Under Armour All-American ... member of the A Honor Roll ... named an Advanced Placement Scholar ... also played club volleyball with 1st Alliance under coach Sue Keck ... member of USA Volleyball's High Performance program, competing with the Junior A1 team, aiding her team to a first-place finish

Personal: Parents are Wayne and Margaret (Page) Saunders ... has one sister--Emma (21) ... born June 25 ... major is kinesiology ... nicknames are Saunders, Saundy and Sandy

Why Wisconsin?

"I chose Wisconsin because I enjoyed the feeling of community, not only within the team but also across the entire campus."

Match Highs
Kills: 1 (3x; MR vs. Texas A&M Corpus Cristi, 9-4-16)
Attacks: 3 vs. Iowa, 11-14-15
Attack pct: .500 (1-0-2) vs. Georgia, 9-10-15
Assists: 
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Digs: 
Blocks: 1 vs. Rutgers, 11-25-15
Points: 1 (2x. MR vs. Iowa, 11-14-15)

Off the Court with Julia
Favorites - Spot on campus: State Street; Movie: The Breakfast Club; Celebrity: Ryan Reynolds; Food: Beef; TV Show: The Killing; Book: Frankenstein
First started volleyball: Fourth grade
Most memorable volleyball match: Beating Illinois in four sets at the Field House in 2015
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: how hardworking we all are
What do you do during the national anthem? Sing along
Best UW road trip: Austin, Texas 2015
Favorite place to play (besides the Field House): Nebraska
One word that describes the team: Dedicated
One word that describes me: Invested
My teammates say I am: Hard-working
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: get dinner
Is there something significant about your uniform number? I’ve been No. 12 for the past 5 years
The best thing about the Field House is: playing for the fans
What is your favorite Coach Sheffield saying? Project
This summer, I: took Physics 104 and Kinesiology 119 and did double lifting days with the team
Dream as a collegiate player: Win a national championship
Post-college plans/goals: go to medical school
The best thing about Madison is: the restaurants
Fantasy job/career: Doctor
I can’t live without: my friends
Nobody knows how much I love to: dance
Greatest Invention of the last 100 years: the internet
Non-athletic talent I would like to have is: juggling
If I had a million dollars, I would: travel
The best advice I have ever gotten is: Keep working because someone else is probably working harder
If you could perform in a circus, what would you do? Probably something backstage
Biggest pet peeve: when people send you their Snapchat story
What would be your theme song? "Believe" by Yellowcard

What does being a Badger mean to you?

"Being a Badger is all about working together and having each other's back. It is about being responsible for one's own actions and working hard to contribute to the betterment of the community. A Badger is always supportive of those around them and is always looking for ways to help others. Being a Badger means giving everything you have to your teammates and the community and demanding the best of yourself."

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2015Freshman

    OH/MB
    6'3"
    12
  • 12

    2016Sophomore

    Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter
    6'3"
    12