2016 Volleyball Roster
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Iowa State
Oct 25 (Sat)
1 PM
Jersey Number 11
Kiara McKibben
- Position:
- Setter
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Colorado Springs, Colo.
- High School:
- Doherty
- Prev School:
- San Francisco
As a Senior in 2016
McKibben only played one season for CU, but she made a huge impact on the team as part of a 6-2 offense. In the first weekend, she recorded 138 assists (10.61 per set), including a season-best 54 in a five-set match against Portland State (8/27). In that same match, she tallied three kills (a season-best) and also had 10 digs. McKibben helped direct the Buffs to five wins against top-25 ranked teams during the year, including back-to-back wins against then-No. 13 Penn State and then-No. 17 Illinois in the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge. She handing out 21 assists against PSU and 29 assists against IU. McKibben played well defensively for the Buffs as well, recording 10 or more digs in seven matches, which included a career-high 19 digs against Oregon State (11/12). McKibben played in all 30 matches for the Buffs, starting in 26, and averaged 5.18 assists and 1.86 digs per set while leading CU to a .223 hitting percentage.
At San Francisco (2013-15)
McKibben returned home to Colorado for her final season of collegiate volleyball, playing her first three seasons at San Francisco. USF ran a 6-2 offense in 2015 and McKibben played in all 108 sets and started every match. McKibben led the team with 687 assists, which ranked ninth in the West Coast Conference. She recorded nine double-doubles during the season, which included a season-high 44 assists and 13 digs against Gonzaga. During the summer of 2015, she participated in the European Global Challenge with the BIP/USA Development Team in Pula, Croatia.
As, a sophomore in 2014, McKibben was the primary setter, playing in 115 of 116 sets. She totaled 1,041 assists and had three matches with 50 or more assists. Her season-high 58 assists came in a victory against Portland. McKibben also added 65 kills and 20 aces during the season. In her freshman campaign (2013), McKibben recorded a season-best 33 assists against Notre Dame. She compiled 331 assists and 127 digs, earning a spot on the All-WCC All-Freshman team. A versatile athlete, McKibben has been a part of USF’s beach volleyball team the last two seasons.
High School
McKibben attended Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, where she played with current Buffs Cierra and Gabby Simpson. During her senior season at DHS, the Spartans posted an undefeated 29-0 record and earned the Colorado 5A State title. That same season, she was selected as a second-team Under Armor All-American and also earned all-state and all-conference first team honors. McKibben compiled 390 assists, 205 kills, 167 digs and 54 aces as a senior. The Spartans posted three consecutive Metro League Championships while she was on the team. McKibben played club volleyball for CVA and was coached by Rey Reyes and Michelle Buckner.
Personal
Kiara McKibben is the daughter of Mark and Roseann McKibben, who are both members of the Air Force. She was born on January 18, 1995 in Honolulu, Hawai’i and has one sister, Tiana, who is a member of the U.S. Navy. McKibben enjoys reading, sewing and going to the beach.
Academics
McKibben is majoring in business with an emphasis in finance.
McKibben only played one season for CU, but she made a huge impact on the team as part of a 6-2 offense. In the first weekend, she recorded 138 assists (10.61 per set), including a season-best 54 in a five-set match against Portland State (8/27). In that same match, she tallied three kills (a season-best) and also had 10 digs. McKibben helped direct the Buffs to five wins against top-25 ranked teams during the year, including back-to-back wins against then-No. 13 Penn State and then-No. 17 Illinois in the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge. She handing out 21 assists against PSU and 29 assists against IU. McKibben played well defensively for the Buffs as well, recording 10 or more digs in seven matches, which included a career-high 19 digs against Oregon State (11/12). McKibben played in all 30 matches for the Buffs, starting in 26, and averaged 5.18 assists and 1.86 digs per set while leading CU to a .223 hitting percentage.
At San Francisco (2013-15)
McKibben returned home to Colorado for her final season of collegiate volleyball, playing her first three seasons at San Francisco. USF ran a 6-2 offense in 2015 and McKibben played in all 108 sets and started every match. McKibben led the team with 687 assists, which ranked ninth in the West Coast Conference. She recorded nine double-doubles during the season, which included a season-high 44 assists and 13 digs against Gonzaga. During the summer of 2015, she participated in the European Global Challenge with the BIP/USA Development Team in Pula, Croatia.
As, a sophomore in 2014, McKibben was the primary setter, playing in 115 of 116 sets. She totaled 1,041 assists and had three matches with 50 or more assists. Her season-high 58 assists came in a victory against Portland. McKibben also added 65 kills and 20 aces during the season. In her freshman campaign (2013), McKibben recorded a season-best 33 assists against Notre Dame. She compiled 331 assists and 127 digs, earning a spot on the All-WCC All-Freshman team. A versatile athlete, McKibben has been a part of USF’s beach volleyball team the last two seasons.
High School
McKibben attended Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, where she played with current Buffs Cierra and Gabby Simpson. During her senior season at DHS, the Spartans posted an undefeated 29-0 record and earned the Colorado 5A State title. That same season, she was selected as a second-team Under Armor All-American and also earned all-state and all-conference first team honors. McKibben compiled 390 assists, 205 kills, 167 digs and 54 aces as a senior. The Spartans posted three consecutive Metro League Championships while she was on the team. McKibben played club volleyball for CVA and was coached by Rey Reyes and Michelle Buckner.
Personal
Kiara McKibben is the daughter of Mark and Roseann McKibben, who are both members of the Air Force. She was born on January 18, 1995 in Honolulu, Hawai’i and has one sister, Tiana, who is a member of the U.S. Navy. McKibben enjoys reading, sewing and going to the beach.
Academics
McKibben is majoring in business with an emphasis in finance.
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