2016 Volleyball Roster
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Canulli, Natalie
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Jersey Number 15
Natalie Canulli
- Position:
- Libero/Defensive Specialist
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- High School:
- Benet Academy / Loyola-Chicago
- Hometown:
- Naperville, Ill.
Bio
AS A JUNIOR (2018)
Appeared in 34 sets over 17 matches ... registered one ace and 21 digs ... season-high six digs vs. Siena (9/8) ... named to the ACC Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017)
Appeared in 17 sets over the course of 12 matches … registered four service aces on the season and 13 digs, 10 of which came from her season-high performance versus Providence College (8/26) … against Providence College, she also registered season-high three aces
AS A FRESHMAN (2016)
Appeared in 53 sets over the course of 20 matches… notched 6 service aces, 3 of which coming in the match vs. Syracuse on 11/2/16… also tallied 24 digs.
BEFORE BC
Transferred to Boston College from Loyola-Chicago, where she did not play volleyball in 2015 … graduated Benet Academy in 2015 following a stellar four-year career … helped Benet Academy advance to the state championship game in each of her final three years, winning the state titles in 2012 as a sophomore and 2014 as a senior … in addition to the state title in 2014, Benet Academy finished the year 41-1 … tabbed a “Defensive Dandy” by Prep Volleyball in 2015 after picking up all-conference honors and all-area team accolades … also played with Sports Performance Volleyball Club from 2010 to 2015 … starred as a libero for head coach Rick Butler … a six-time team captain with Sports Performance … a member of USA Volleyball’s 2012 Youth Continental Team.
PERSONAL
Natalie is the daughter of Diane and Michael Canulli … has three older sisters: Alexandra, Laura and Danielle … her father Michael played basketball at Quincy University (1971-74) … all three of her sisters were college student-athletes: Alexandra played softball at Yale (2006-10), Laura played softball at Seton Hall (2008-12) and Danielle played basketball at Lake Forest (2011-15) … a member of the National Honor Society and was also a peer leader and college ambassador at Benet Academy … enjoys traveling, yoga, cycling and music in her spare time ... recipient of the Mita Family Scholarship Fund.
SINGLE-MATCH HIGHS
Assists: 2 vs. Providence College, 8/26/17
Digs: 10 vs. Providence College, 8/26/17
Service Aces: 3, two times – last vs. Providence College, 8/26/17
Appeared in 34 sets over 17 matches ... registered one ace and 21 digs ... season-high six digs vs. Siena (9/8) ... named to the ACC Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017)
Appeared in 17 sets over the course of 12 matches … registered four service aces on the season and 13 digs, 10 of which came from her season-high performance versus Providence College (8/26) … against Providence College, she also registered season-high three aces
AS A FRESHMAN (2016)
Appeared in 53 sets over the course of 20 matches… notched 6 service aces, 3 of which coming in the match vs. Syracuse on 11/2/16… also tallied 24 digs.
BEFORE BC
Transferred to Boston College from Loyola-Chicago, where she did not play volleyball in 2015 … graduated Benet Academy in 2015 following a stellar four-year career … helped Benet Academy advance to the state championship game in each of her final three years, winning the state titles in 2012 as a sophomore and 2014 as a senior … in addition to the state title in 2014, Benet Academy finished the year 41-1 … tabbed a “Defensive Dandy” by Prep Volleyball in 2015 after picking up all-conference honors and all-area team accolades … also played with Sports Performance Volleyball Club from 2010 to 2015 … starred as a libero for head coach Rick Butler … a six-time team captain with Sports Performance … a member of USA Volleyball’s 2012 Youth Continental Team.
PERSONAL
Natalie is the daughter of Diane and Michael Canulli … has three older sisters: Alexandra, Laura and Danielle … her father Michael played basketball at Quincy University (1971-74) … all three of her sisters were college student-athletes: Alexandra played softball at Yale (2006-10), Laura played softball at Seton Hall (2008-12) and Danielle played basketball at Lake Forest (2011-15) … a member of the National Honor Society and was also a peer leader and college ambassador at Benet Academy … enjoys traveling, yoga, cycling and music in her spare time ... recipient of the Mita Family Scholarship Fund.
SINGLE-MATCH HIGHS
Assists: 2 vs. Providence College, 8/26/17
Digs: 10 vs. Providence College, 8/26/17
Service Aces: 3, two times – last vs. Providence College, 8/26/17
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