24 Emily Venable
24 - Emily Venable
Height: 5-7
Year: So.
Hometown: Hodges, S.C.
High School: Greenwood HS
Major: Biology

2021: Finished her first collegiate season with a 3-3 record... Went 0-1 in the fourth flight and 3-2 at No. 5... Won first three matches to start her career... Partnered with Mabry Ward in every appearance.

High School: Graduated from Greenwood (S.C.) HS... Coached by Carrie Turner in indoor volleyball... Lettered three seasons in volleyball, two in swimming, and once in track & field... 2019 All-Region in volleyball... Upward club coaches: BC Christmas (indoor), David Reimann (indoor), and Val Thoms (beach).

Personal: Born Feb. 6, 2002 in Greenwood, S.C... Daughter of Eric and Penny Venable... Brother Aaron (18)... Cousin, Amber (Hanks) Vaughan, played basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne (1999-2003)... Major: Biology with a minor in environmental sciences... Plans after graduation: Get her masters in marine biology or become a large animal veterinarian... Hobbies: Anything that keeps her active... Favorite book: The Fault in Our Stars... Favorite class at TU: Biology... Favorite midnight snack: Cheeto Puffs... Favorite movie: "Safe Haven"... Favorite musical artist: Morgan Wallen... Favorite song: "Spin You Around"... Favorite sports team: Clemson Tigers... Can't imagine a week without: Volleyball and workouts... Favorite athlete: April Ross... Advice to kids: "Never let anyone tell you who you can and can't be or what you can and can't do. You can do anything you put your mind to!"... Favorite color: Baby blue... Favorite food: Patty melt.