2021 Volleyball Roster

Sarah Burau
Photo by: Hannahally Photography
Burau, Sarah
Jersey Number 6

Sarah Burau

  • Position:
    S
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Major:
    Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Hometown:
    Wheaton, Ill.
WHY LEHIGH?
"The competitive balance between academics and athletics drew me in and it was a place where I knew I could grow not only as a player but as a person."

ON COACH KECKLER
"Coach Keckler is such a great support system and coach to push everyone to improve. She brings the energy and fosters such a competitive atmosphere for training. She genuinely cares about you as a person and student, not just as an athlete."

2021 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Had an appearance in 16 matches as the backup setter, finishing second on the team with 236 assists...had a season-high 35 assists vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11)...recorded a season-high 17 digs vs. Navy (10/2)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

Spring 2021 (FIRST-YEAR SEASON)
Saw action in seven matches and played 21 sets at setter...second on the team with 127 assists, averaging 6.05 per set...kicked off career with 25 assist performance vs. Colgate (2/28)...22 assist, 10 dig double-double in season finale at Holy Cross (3/27)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

CAREER STATISTICS
Year MP K E TA PCT. SA SE DIG BS BA TB A
S. 2021 7 7 1 27 .222 2 0 22 0 4 4 127
2021 16 10 0 24 .417 11 19 80 0 2 2 236
Totals 23 17 1 51 .314 13 19 102 0 6 6 363

BEFORE LEHIGH
Sarah is a four year starting setter and captain for the volleyball team at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. Her team placed second in the state finishing with the best season record in Program history. Through her hard work, she has broken three program records in career assists (2,468), career aces (179), and season assists (928). She was selected as a three-time All-Conference player, three-time Academic All-Conference student athlete, and a four-time recipient of the Lauren Davis Leadership Award. Sarah has trained at one of the top club volleyball programs in the country, Sports Performance (Ill.). There, she participated on the 2019 AAU 18 club championship team. Off the volleyball court, Sarah is an exceptional student, inducted in the Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society. She will continue her academic pursuits in the field of Psychology.
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