2013 Volleyball Roster
Oct 2 (Thu)
7 PM
Jessica Aschenbrenner
- Position:
- Defensive Specialist/Outside Hitter
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Denver, Colo.
- High School:
- Cherry Creek
As a Senior in 2013
Aschenbrenner had an outstanding senior campaign playing in all but four matches for the Buffs. Continuing her role as a defensive specialist, she had three matches with 10 or more digs, one of those included her career-high of 21 digs against Cal (11/9). Earlier that month, Aschenbrenner proved to be a factor at the serving line, recording a career-high four aces in CU’s come-from-behind win over at WSU (11/1). She finished the season with another impressive defensive mark of 19 digs in the second round of the NCAA tournament against No. 10 Minnesota (12/7). Aschenbrenner ended her career with 46 assists, 24 aces, 303 digs and averaged 1.21 digs per game. She was one of two players that were recognized by the team as the most improved player of the year in 2013.
As a Junior in 2012
Aschenbrenner continued to play a huge role in the back row as a defensive specialist, only missing three matches during the course of the season. She was a solid presence despite only having one match with more than 10 digs. Aschenbrenner saved that match for last when she picked up a career-best 12 digs in a four-set loss on the road to Utah (11/23). She totaled 82 digs and averaged just under 1.00 digs per set (0.99).
As a Sophomore in 2011
Aschenbrenner made big contributions in the back row as she played all but one match. She recorded a career and season-high nine digs against Northern Colorado (8/28). Making such an impressive transition from freshman year, Aschenbrenner had several career-highs including three assists against UC Davis (8/26) and two aces against St. John’s (9/11). She finished off the season with a total of 17 assists, 97 digs and 2.0 points.
As a Freshman in 2010
Aschenbrenner played in five of Colorado’s 26 matches, making her collegiate debut against Georgia State (9/3). Aschenbrenner made her first career start against Texas A&M (10/23), recording one kill on nine attacks and one block. She played in a total of 10 sets for the Buffs.
High School
Aschenbrenner earned a pair of letters from Cherry Creek High School and helped the Bruins to a pair of state tournament appearances. The team won the 2008 Colorado 5A Championship with an unblemished record of 31-0, defeating Grandview in three sets. In her senior year, the Bruins advanced to the quarterfinals; finishing with a 21-8 record. During her senior year, she recorded 271 kills and just 98 errors on 767 attacks to hit .226. Aschenbrenner added 34 block solos and 25 block assists and 221 digs in 96 sets. She was an all-state selection, served as the team captain and was named the team’s MVP. Aschenbrenner was a member of Club 5280 in Denver.
Personal
Jessica Aschenbrenner was born on June 12, 1992 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her parents are William Ashenbrenner and Grace Randazzo of Greenwood Village, Colo. She has one older sister, Amanda. Aschenbrenner enjoys crafts, hiking and rafting.
Academics
Aschenbrenner is majoring in marketing and is carrying a GPA greater than 3.00. She was named an honorable mention All-Academic Pac-12 selection in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Aschenbrenner was also a member of the National Honor Society and the honor roll in high school.
