LORMAN, Miss. – Head coach
Melissa Robinson and the Alcorn State University volleyball program wrapped up its recruiting class for the 2020 campaign with two junior college transfers and an incoming freshman.
The 2020 class includes Mar'ria Phillips, Tiara Adams and Kwanisha Carroll-Quarles to go along with early signees Makayla Wardlaw and Rosa Sheffield.
"For our 2020 class, we have been renovating our offense. Mar'ria, Tiara and Kwanisha will be great additions to our program and we are excited to finally announce," said Coach Robinson.
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Phillips, a native of Gwinnett County, Georgia, lettered in volleyball at Mill Creek High School and earned a spot on the All-County Second Team. She was also a member of the Atlanta Extreme Volleyball club team.
"Mar'ria brings her athleticism and knowledge of the game to our offense," Coach Robinson said. "She will be able to add a versatility element that will help solidify our offense."
Carroll-Quarles, a native of Belleville, Illinois, was at Jefferson College in Missouri for the past two years as she claimed First Team All-Region honors. Her best performance came against Missouri State-West Plains, just missing a double-double with nine kills and ten blocks including six solo. The middle blocker averaged 1.33 kills and 1.09 blocks per set with a hitting percentage of .239 for the Vikings while ranking among the NJCAA's top-25 in solo blocks (40) and total blocks (123) in 2019.
"Kwanisha will add an element of defense that we've been missing. Kwanisha brings her willingness to learn and every coach wants a player like Kwanisha as a part of their program," said Robinson. "I'm excited for Kwanisha because she will help us with the blocking element of our game and will assist us with revamping our offense."
Adams, a native of Houston, Texas, spent the last two seasons at Wharton County Junior College where she was selected to the Lee College All-Tournament Team. The outside hitter played in 109 sets over 41 matches, accumulating 145.5 points, 95 kills, 72 blocks, 11 digs, two aces for the Pioneers.
"Tiara brings her high energy to our program. Tiara is a player that will make the players around her better," Robinson said. "She plays multiple positions and her energy and enthusiasm are contagious amongst her team. We're really excited with what Tiara will be bringing to our offense and serve receive in the years to come."
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| Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Cl. |
Hometown/Previous School |
| Makayla Wardlaw |
OH |
5-9 |
Fr. |
Columbus, Miss. / Park Crossing HS |
| Rosa Sheffield |
OH |
5-10 |
Fr. |
Dallas, Texas / North Garland HS |
| Mar'ria Phillips |
OH |
5-9 |
Fr. |
Gwinnett County, Ga. / Mill Creek HS |
| Kwanisha Carroll-Quarles |
MB |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Belleville, Ill. / Jefferson College |
| Tiara Adams |
OH |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas / Wharton County JC |
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