2016 Volleyball Roster
Mariah Brantley
- Position:
- L
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Bioengineering
- Hometown:
- Ashburn, Va.
- High School:
- Stone Bridge High School
WHY LEHIGH? “I wanted the opportunity to pursue my academics and athletics at the highest level possible.”
2016 (SENIOR SEASON)
Appeared in all 30 matches, starting 19… finished the season with 252 digs, 33 assists and 23 service aces, tallied 17 digs on three different occasions against Central Connecticut State (8/27), Saint Peter’s (9/3), and Bucknell (10/28)… named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2015 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Finished the season with 383 digs, 58 assists and 23 service aces…tallied double-digit digs on 19 occasions…recorded 27 digs and six assists in a five-set victory over Army (11/14)…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2014 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Breakout sophomore season, being named the Patriot League Libero of the Year and earning Academic All-League recognition…set new Lehigh single-season records in digs (600) and digs per set (5.41)…her 5.41 digs per set mark finished the season ranked 12th-best in the nation and the 600 digs ranks second-most in a single season in Patriot League history…also led the team with 35 service aces and registered 117 assists…recorded double-digit digs in all 32 matches played, including a career-high 29 in a five-set win at Holy Cross (10/25)…registered 40 digs in Lehigh’s two Patriot League Tournament games to earn a spot on the All-Tournament team…named the team’s Outstanding Athlete at the end of the season.
2013 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Had a strong freshman campaign and saw action in 22 matches and 68 sets…finished the season with 139 digs, 18 assists and 11 service aces…recorded 85 digs throughout the four-match Crosstown Invitational and earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week recognition for her efforts…notched a season-best 26 digs and seven assists against Morgan State…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Mariah Brantley comes to Lehigh following three seasons as a defensive specialist on the volleyball team at Stone Bridge High School. The Ashburn, Va., native also spent two seasons as a libero before switching to outside hitter her senior year. Brantley's team has won the AAA Northern Regional Championships and was the AAA Virginia State Runner-up in 2010. Brantley was invited to attend the USAV A3 Volleyball Camp in Colorado Springs, Co., following her junior year and was nominated to play in the 2012 Virginia High School Coaches Association All-Star Game. On the academic side, Brantley is an active member of the National Honor Society and a four-year scholar athlete. She has also earned the distinction of AP Scholar.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | GP | K | E | TA | PCT. | SA | SE | DIG | BS | BA | TB | A |
| 2013 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .400 | 11 | 11 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 29 | .000 | 35 | 24 | 600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117 |
| 2015 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 23 | .000 | 23 | 21 | 383 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| 2016 | 30 | 3 | 7 | 33 | -.121 | 23 | 29 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Totals | 116 | 9 | 11 | 90 | -.022 | 92 | 85 | 1,374 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 226 |
GETTING TO KNOW MARIAH
Nickname: Mya
What’s Your Favorite Thing About Lehigh? The sense of community and emphasis on academics and school pride
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Philippine Food
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: The Shins
Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo
Favorite TV Show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Parks and Rec
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Phil Dahlhausser
Hobbies: Piano, Hiking, Reading
Place I’d Like to Visit: Italy and Australia
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Singing
If I Didn’t Play Volleyball, I Would Play: Piano
