| Emily Root |
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 | Class: Sophomore
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 | Hometown: Barrington Hills, Ill.
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 | High School: Barrington
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 | Height: 5-9
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 | Position: Defensive Specialist/Libero
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2007 - FRESHMAN SEASON:
Appeared in 69 games... totaled three kills, 187 digs, 20 assists and eight service aces... set career-high with 24 digs at UMBC (9/28)... had 17 digs, a kill and a block at New Hampshire (10/8)... named a Maine 2007 Rising Star ... named to the America East Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE MAINE - PERSONAL:
Played volleyball for Barrington H.S. ... also played club volleyball for the Sky High Volleyball club from 2004-07, which is one of the premier clubs in the country ... served as captain of her high school volleyball team for multiple seasons ... also competed on the track & field team ... a standout in the classroom, she was on her high school's honor roll all eight semesters and finished in the top-10 percent of her class ... born June 17, 1989 ... daughter of Jim and Elizabeth Root ... a music education major.