Honors
- 2020, 2022, 2023 Academic All-Big Ten
Of Note: Transfer from Iowa where she was the Hawkeyes' starting libero as a sophomore
2023: Played in 19 matches and 38 sets ... has recorded seven service aces, including a season-high two aces vs Iowa (Nov. 25) ... averaging 0.19 aces per set ... had a season-high seven digs vs Maryland (Oct. 15) ... averages 0.55 digs per set
2022: Missed the first 13 matches of the season due to knee injury ... made her debut at Purdue (Oct. 12) where she served twice... played in 14 matches and 33 sets, serving 91 times ... had one service ace vs. Rutgers (Nov. 11) ... had two digs vs. Indiana (Oct. 29)
2021: Played in 30 matches, starting three, and 92 sets ... averaged 1.78 digs per set ... had two matches with double-figure digs ... added 22 service aces on the season, averaging 0.24 aces per set ... put up 14 assists for 0.15 assists per set ... recorded two kills on the season
2020-21 (at Iowa): Played in all 20 matches and 74 sets as starting libero ... led the Hawkeyes in total digs with 279 ... ranked ninth in the Big Ten with 3.77 digs per set ... recorded double-figure digs in 15 matches, including three matches over 20 digs ... had a career-high 25 digs vs. Michigan State (March 27) ... added 0.15 service aces per set and 0.64 assists per set ... recorded her first career kill at Maryland (March 12)
2019 (at Iowa): Played in 28 matches, starting three, and 104 sets ... ranked fifth on the team with 161 digs (1.54/set) ... recorded double-figure digs in three matches ... had a season-high 14 digs at Indiana (Oct. 26) ... tied for third on the team with 15 service aces (0.15/set) ... had a season-high two digs in four matches
High School: All-state as a senior ... led her team to three regional championships ... three-time all-conference and two-time all-area for coach Steve Dowjotis ... also competed in track, setting school records in the triple jump and 4x100-meter relay ... competed in lacrosse ... National Honor Society member ... four-year all-academic honoree and honor roll member ... competed with 1st Alliance Volleyball Club for coaches Laura Baetzel, Beth Keck, and Nicasio Paquiz
Personal: Parents are Julie and Brooks Boyer ... father played basketball at Notre Dame from 1990-94 ... has three sisters -- Kylie (21), Reeghan (19), and Brynlee (14), and two brothers -- Quinn (17) and Brody (16) ... Reeghan is a sophomore on the volleyball team at Western Michigan ... born May 27 ... nicknames are Jos and JB ... graduated in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Investment & Banking... former member of SAAC
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose Wisconsin because I believe I am ready to take on another challenge in my life. As a transfer student, I have learned a lot from my pervious college experiences and truly believe that Wisconsin gives me the best opportunity to maximize my potential. I am confident I will grow as a person, student, and athlete. I love the education I am receiving and the people I am surrounded with."
Career Highs
Kills: 1 (3x; MR at Iowa, 11/6/21)
Attempts: 4 at Northwestern, 2/27/21
Attack Pct: 1.000 (2x; MR at Illinois, 10/3/21)
Assists: 7 (2x; MR at Northwestern, 2/27/21)
Aces: 3 vs. TCU, 8/27/21
Digs: 21 vs. Indiana, 2/6/21
Points: 3 vs. TCU, 8/27/21
Off the Court with Joslyn
Describe what it is like to play in Field House: AWESOME, electric!
First started volleyball: fifth grade, 11 yrs old.
Most memorable volleyball match: Either Penn State at home or the 2021 national championship.
The best part of playing volleyball is: WINNING! As well as the time spent with my teammates and building relationships.
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: the culture.
Before each match, I: get my mind right by staying calm and focusing.
Best UW road trip: EUROPE
One word that describes the team: Relentless
One word that describes me: Competitive
What is the best thing you bring to the team? Positive energy, countability and leadership.
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: watch movies and hang out.
Most memorable volleyball achievement: making the USA Women’s National team!
Is there anything significant about your uniform number? This year I am No. 1, I have worn No. 1 my whole life and it represents how I am the oldest sibling and grandchild. I have had to do everything first and have enjoyed being No. 1.
The best thing about the Field House is: the FANS!
My “Bucky” List is: Play in a sold out Fiserv Forum and go canoeing in Lake Mendota.
Dream as a collegiate player: winning a national championship AGAIN
Post-college plans/goals: Run the world.
The best thing about Madison is: the pretty campus, great education and our fans!!
What is your favorite Coach Sheffield saying? “Be an active participant in your own rescue”
What causes do you care about? Sports, especially women in sports; family and friends
What does it mean to be a Badger?
"It means that more is expected of you and that we must represent being a Badger the best way we can! To leave the university with no regrets and being a Badger for life."
