2022 Volleyball Roster
Smith, Alina
Jersey Number 5
Alina Smith
- Position:
- MB
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Management
- Hometown:
- Morristown, N.J.
Bio
WHY LEHIGH?
"I wanted a balance of both an academic and athletic experience. Lehigh offers both competitive sports and rigorous classes. I just love the community here and that everyone wants the best for you."
ON COACH KECKLER
"She is a coach that I know will always support me on and off the court. She always pushes me to put my best foot forward."
2023 (SENIOR SEASON)
Did not see action in 2023 season
2022 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action in three matches with six kills for a hitting percentage of .385... season-high three kills vs. Saint Peter's (9/7).
2021 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Saw action in 13 matches with 16 kills and 33 total blocks on the year...season-high 10 total blocks at Army West Point (9/18).
Spring 2021 (FIRST-YEAR SEASON)
Made an appearance in three matches to start the year before being sidelined with a season-ending injury...Registered three kills and four blocks in her first two career matches vs. Colgate and hit .250 with two kills at Lafayette (3/5)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
CAREER STATISTICS
BEFORE LEHIGH
Alina is joining the program from Montclair Kimberley Academy. As a four-year varsity player, she received a role as a team captain as a junior. Her junior and senior year, she was recognized and honored by attaining a Second Team All-SEC Liberty Division award. While being recruited to Lehigh, Alina participated with VB Rags volleyball club, where her team was named the 2019 GEVA Regional Power League Champions and now concludes her training with Sureshots Volleyball Club. Academically, she was a consistent member of the honor roll from 2016 to 2019. She will intend on majoring in marketing during her time at Lehigh.
"I wanted a balance of both an academic and athletic experience. Lehigh offers both competitive sports and rigorous classes. I just love the community here and that everyone wants the best for you."
ON COACH KECKLER
"She is a coach that I know will always support me on and off the court. She always pushes me to put my best foot forward."
2023 (SENIOR SEASON)
Did not see action in 2023 season
2022 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action in three matches with six kills for a hitting percentage of .385... season-high three kills vs. Saint Peter's (9/7).
2021 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Saw action in 13 matches with 16 kills and 33 total blocks on the year...season-high 10 total blocks at Army West Point (9/18).
Spring 2021 (FIRST-YEAR SEASON)
Made an appearance in three matches to start the year before being sidelined with a season-ending injury...Registered three kills and four blocks in her first two career matches vs. Colgate and hit .250 with two kills at Lafayette (3/5)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
CAREER STATISTICS
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BEFORE LEHIGH
Alina is joining the program from Montclair Kimberley Academy. As a four-year varsity player, she received a role as a team captain as a junior. Her junior and senior year, she was recognized and honored by attaining a Second Team All-SEC Liberty Division award. While being recruited to Lehigh, Alina participated with VB Rags volleyball club, where her team was named the 2019 GEVA Regional Power League Champions and now concludes her training with Sureshots Volleyball Club. Academically, she was a consistent member of the honor roll from 2016 to 2019. She will intend on majoring in marketing during her time at Lehigh.
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