Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC my top choice because everything fit perfectly, from Coach Hoover (Andrea), to my major, to class size, to scholarships.  It feels like this is where I'm supposed to be."
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Salisbury University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, the University of Alabama, Penn State University and the University of Delaware

Career Statistics

Season Highlights

2011

• Recorded 10 or more kills in four games in the 2011 season
• Recorded 10 kills and 13 digs in a 3-2 loss to Union (N.Y.)

2012

• Ranked third for VWC in kills with 275 and in digs with 227
• Recorded a season-best 18 kills against North Carolina Wesleyan College and 20 digs and three service aces against Salisbury University

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Wesleyan Scholar
• Five-time Dean's List Honoree
• Posted a 4.00 GPA Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Winter Session 2012
• Currently holds a 3.95 GP accume 

Prep Accolades

• All-County second team honoree as a senior after helping guide Severna Park to a 16-3 record overall, an 11-0 record in the Anne Arundel County League, and No. 11 ranking in Maryland
• Team captain
• Ranked No. 2 on the team in kills and digs with 80 in each category; also recorded 37 aces
• Selected as Most Valuable Player as a junior, following a 14-4 season and No. 12 ranking in Maryland

Personal

• Daughter of Bethany and David Martens; parents attended the University of South Florida
• Born in Baltimore
• Has a sister, Cassia, a student at Salisbury University, and Mac, a student at Anne Arundel Community College
• Enjoys all types of music
• Favorites include the books "The Poisonwood Bible" and "The Prince of Tides," the movie "The Hangover," and TV series "Top Chef" and "CSI"
• A fan of the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "serving. I could not even get the ball over the net for the first year I played. Now I'm working on a consistent jump serve."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to do my part on the team and win some championships!"
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "perceptive, hardworking, busy, fun, sometimes shy."
• If I could spend a day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Mahatma Ghandi.  I think he could give some pretty good advice."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Survivor! It's such a challenge physically and mentally."
• If I could possess a superpower it would be: "telekinesis.  It would be pretty convienient because sometimes I'm really lazy."
• People might be surprised to know: "my elbows bend slightly backwards."
• It's the year 2025 and: "after traveling around the world I am settled in New York City handling the marketing for a huge corporation, maybe married and own a Great Dane."
• The most important advice I've received is: "stop worrying and set yourself free. Then you can succeed." --Mom