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2017 Women's Volleyball Roster

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1 Brandi Brucato

  • Position Libero/Defensive Specialist
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Senior
  • High School Spanish Spring HS
  • Hometown Reno, Nev.
  • Prev School Spanish Springs HS

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2016): Competed in all 27 matches as the starting libero... Named All-CCAA Honorable Mention... Anchored a CSUEB defense that finished eighth in the nation in digs per set (19.37)... Ranked second in the CCAA individually averaging 4.89 digs per set... Totaled 489 digs for the season... Finished second on the team in service aces (24) and assists (108)... Voted to CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team... Earned Fall CCAA All-Academic honors... Topped 20 digs in 12 matches, including season-high 31 digs on 9/3/16 vs. Dominican... Helped lead the Pioneers to their first .500 regular season since 2011 and their first postseason appearance as member of the CCAA.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2015): Competed in all 28 matches... Finished third on the team with 202 total digs, averaging 1.96 per set... Ranked second on the team with 19 service aces... Tallied double-digit digs seven times, including season-high 20 digs on 11/12/15 vs. CSUSM... Won the team's Scholar-Athlete award... Earned CCAA All-Academic honors.

AS A FRESHMAN (2014): Appeared in all 27 matches...was fourth on the team with 35 assists...was second on the team with 29 service aces...recorded season-high six assists against Academy of Art on 9/5/2014... season-high in digs (23) came on 9/6/2014 against S.F. State.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: A 2014 graduate of Spanish Springs High School... Holds her school's career records for most serves made (857) and service aces (139)... Holds single-season records for most digs (260) and serves made (295)... Named to the Division I All-Northern Region team as a junior and senior... Led her team to a Nevada Division I State Championship in 2012... Named RGJ All Region Division 1 Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013... Named First Team All-League in 2013 and honorable mention All-League in 2012... Helped Spanish Springs earn Academic State Championships all four years... Member of High Desert League championship team three straight years (2011-13)... Also competed on the varsity ski team for four years... Posted a weighted GPA of 4.7... Also played for Northern Nevada Juniors and Silver State Volleyball Clubs.

PERSONAL: Majoring in biology... Hobbies include skiing, exploring new places and art... Chose CSUEB because "East Bay is in a competitive volleyball conference and has my desired major. It's also a great location thats not too far from home and has lots to do including hiking, the beach, sporting events and the city."... Favorite athletes are Misty May-Traenor and Lindsey Vonn... Favorite foods are spaghetti and ice cream... Favorite movies are Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Benchwarmers... Favorite musical artists are Angels and Airwaves, and Old Dominion... Has two brothers, Blaze (22) and Marlin (18)... Parents are James and Michele Brucato... Born March 8, 1996.

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Historical Player Information

  • 8

    2014Freshman

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'7"
    8
  • 1

    2015Sophomore

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'6"
    1
  • 1

    2016Junior

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'6"
    1
  • 1

    2017Senior

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'6"
    1