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2015 Women's Volleyball Roster

John Quackenbos
John Quackenbos
Kathy Svarcvkopf Hickey

18 Laura Smolinski

18 Laura Smolinski

  • Position:
    S
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Hebron, Conn.
  • Highschool:
    RHAM
  • Major:
    Business Administration

Summary

Biography

As a senior - Laura finished her career as one of the most efficient setters in program history. Her 3958 assists ranks third all-time. Her 8.40 assists per set ranks second. She graduates as the only setter to start all four years and capture four conference championships.

As a junior: Laura continued her successful career by posting a career high 1,168 assists. She currently ranks third all-time in career assists with 3,241. She posted the third highest digs on the sqaud with 297. For her efforts, Laura was named an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, making her the first Charger in program history to be recognized on the national level. She was also named to the AVCA All-New England Region First Team and NAC All-Conference First Team. 

As a sophomore: Laura carried over the success of her freshman year as she posted 1,074 assists, making her the fourth player in Charger history to record 1,000+ assists in a single season. She currently ranks fourth all-time in career assists with 2,073. On October 12, 2013, Laura recorded a career-high 49 assists versus Endicott. Laura was named to the All-NAC First Team.

As a freshman: Laura had a breakout freshman season for the Chargers. She posted the second highest freshman single season total for assists with 999. Her 999 assists was seventh highest in Charger history and her 8.76 assists per set ranked sixth all-time. Laura also ranked third on the team in digs with 194. For her efforts, Laura was named North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year, NAC Rookie of the Week three times and was a member of the NAC All-Tournament team.

At RHAM: Laura was a member of three volleyball state championship teams. She also was named First Team All-State. 

Personal: Daughter of Richard and Teresa. Has a sister named Tessa. Laura is a Business Administration major.
 
Career Highs   
Kills:5 (Twice - Last 9-19-14 vs. Keene State)
Asst:49 (10-12-13 vs. Endicott)
Blk:4 (9-10-14 vs. Roger Williams)
Digs:21 (9-5-15 vs. Puget Sound)
Aces:4 (Three times - Last 10-3-15 vs. Lyndon State)

Updated at end of 2015 season
Career Stats
SeasonKillsKills/SetTAAtt. %Asst.Asst/SetAcesDigsDigs/SetBlksBlks/Set
2012 230.2077.1699998.76201941.70200.18
2013240.21108.13910749.50462392.12260.23
2014630.51205.22411689.50422972.41240.20
2015270.22123.0737175.93312662.20130.11
Total1370.29513.1623958*8.40^1399962.11830.18

* Ranks 3rd career assists
^ Ranks 2nd in Asst/Set
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Historical Player Information

  • 18

    2012Freshman

    S
    5'9"
    18
  • 18

    2013Sophomore

    Setter
    5'7"
    18
  • 18

    2014Junior

    Setter
    5'7"
    18
  • 18
    C

    2015Senior

    Setter
    5'7"
    18
    C