University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2022 Volleyball Roster
Franklin, Brianna
Jersey Number 4
Brianna Franklin
- Position:
- Defensive Specialist
- Height:
- 5-5
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Richmond, Texas
- High School:
- George Ranch HS
Bio
Louisiana Athletics Community Honda Outstanding Graduate (Spring 2022)
University of Louisiana Homecoming Queen (Fall 2021)
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List (2020)
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List (2019)
Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2018)
2021 (Sophomore - COVID-19 Season)
Played in each of the season's first nine matches before injury sidelined her for the remainder of the year ... was averaging a career-best 1.9 digs per set over 28 sets when the injury occurred ... rounded up at least five digs in five of the nine outings, totaling 54 digs ... landed first career double-digit digs effort on Sept. 9 at UTRGV, finishing with 10 digs ... was the continuation of a strong start to the season - in newly increased back row role - following up a pair of nine-dig efforts during the opening weekend at Southern Miss ... shined at the service line, tallying the first aces of her collegiate career on the way to 11 total aces ... ranked second on the team in aces prior to injury ... served up three aces on two occasions: Aug. 28 at Southern Miss and Sept. 10 vs. Texas Southern ... increased career digs total to 90, moving within 10 of the century mark ... checked into her 50th career set on Sept. 9 at UTRGV.
2020 (Sophomore)
Took the court for the first time as a Ragin' Cajun, appearing in 14 matches and a total of 32 sets ... mainly competed as a back row defensive specialist, subbing in for Hali Wisnoskie ... rounded up 36 digs at an average of 1.1 per set ... had the second-most digs amongst the team's defensive specialists, trailing only Milayne Danna ... hauled in multiple digs in seven of the 14 outings ... digs total surpassed five on three occasions ... appeared at least once in all six Sun Belt Conference regular season series ... first official collegiate appearance came on Sept. 11 vs. South Alabama ... a week later had her first career multiple-dig effort by collecting six digs in the second match of the doubleheader with Lamar on Sept. 19 ... competed in all three matches against SBC champion Texas State highlighted by four digs in the second half of the Friday doubleheader and a pair of assists in the series finale ... best weekend in conference play came the following weekend when she totaled 18 digs over nine sets against Arkansas State (2.0 digs per set) ... scooped a season-high nine digs in the series opener vs. ASU and followed up with eight additional digs in the nightcap of the Friday twinbill ... had multiple digs in each set played in during the Friday doubleheader at UT Arlington (Nov. 6).
2019 (Redshirt Freshman)
Did not play during the season.
2018 (Freshman)
Did not play during the season, taking a redshirt.
High School
Lettered in volleyball and track and field at George Ranch High School … competed at defensive specialist and libero in volleyball … ran 100 and 300 meter hurdles and competed in triple jump in track and field … collected 568 digs over her final two seasons … twice named to the all-district squad and earned academic all-state honors her senior season … played club volleyball for Texas Triumph (2015), Fort Bend Xpress Elite (2016, 2017) and Houston Skyline Juniors (2018) … helped guide Houston Skyline Juniors to the 2018 USAV Junior National Championship tournament.
Personal
Born June 23, 2000 in Houston … the daughter of LeRoy and Erika Franklin … has an older brother, LeRroy III, who is a current member of the Ragin’ Cajuns football team … also has a younger brother, Russell … participated in mixed choir and was section leader in 2016 and 2017 … enjoys volunteering at local church’s nursery and in summer programs … is a biology major … aspires to attend medical school.
University of Louisiana Homecoming Queen (Fall 2021)
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List (2020)
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List (2019)
Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2018)
2021 (Sophomore - COVID-19 Season)
Played in each of the season's first nine matches before injury sidelined her for the remainder of the year ... was averaging a career-best 1.9 digs per set over 28 sets when the injury occurred ... rounded up at least five digs in five of the nine outings, totaling 54 digs ... landed first career double-digit digs effort on Sept. 9 at UTRGV, finishing with 10 digs ... was the continuation of a strong start to the season - in newly increased back row role - following up a pair of nine-dig efforts during the opening weekend at Southern Miss ... shined at the service line, tallying the first aces of her collegiate career on the way to 11 total aces ... ranked second on the team in aces prior to injury ... served up three aces on two occasions: Aug. 28 at Southern Miss and Sept. 10 vs. Texas Southern ... increased career digs total to 90, moving within 10 of the century mark ... checked into her 50th career set on Sept. 9 at UTRGV.
2020 (Sophomore)
Took the court for the first time as a Ragin' Cajun, appearing in 14 matches and a total of 32 sets ... mainly competed as a back row defensive specialist, subbing in for Hali Wisnoskie ... rounded up 36 digs at an average of 1.1 per set ... had the second-most digs amongst the team's defensive specialists, trailing only Milayne Danna ... hauled in multiple digs in seven of the 14 outings ... digs total surpassed five on three occasions ... appeared at least once in all six Sun Belt Conference regular season series ... first official collegiate appearance came on Sept. 11 vs. South Alabama ... a week later had her first career multiple-dig effort by collecting six digs in the second match of the doubleheader with Lamar on Sept. 19 ... competed in all three matches against SBC champion Texas State highlighted by four digs in the second half of the Friday doubleheader and a pair of assists in the series finale ... best weekend in conference play came the following weekend when she totaled 18 digs over nine sets against Arkansas State (2.0 digs per set) ... scooped a season-high nine digs in the series opener vs. ASU and followed up with eight additional digs in the nightcap of the Friday twinbill ... had multiple digs in each set played in during the Friday doubleheader at UT Arlington (Nov. 6).
2019 (Redshirt Freshman)
Did not play during the season.
2018 (Freshman)
Did not play during the season, taking a redshirt.
High School
Lettered in volleyball and track and field at George Ranch High School … competed at defensive specialist and libero in volleyball … ran 100 and 300 meter hurdles and competed in triple jump in track and field … collected 568 digs over her final two seasons … twice named to the all-district squad and earned academic all-state honors her senior season … played club volleyball for Texas Triumph (2015), Fort Bend Xpress Elite (2016, 2017) and Houston Skyline Juniors (2018) … helped guide Houston Skyline Juniors to the 2018 USAV Junior National Championship tournament.
Personal
Born June 23, 2000 in Houston … the daughter of LeRoy and Erika Franklin … has an older brother, LeRroy III, who is a current member of the Ragin’ Cajuns football team … also has a younger brother, Russell … participated in mixed choir and was section leader in 2016 and 2017 … enjoys volunteering at local church’s nursery and in summer programs … is a biology major … aspires to attend medical school.
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