University of Connecticut Athletics
Huskies Welcome Mya Ayro
11/17/2022 9:54:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Storrs, Conn. - UConn volleyball head coach Ellen Herman-Kimball announced the signing of 2023 first-year Mya Ayro to the Huskies Wednesday afternoon.Â
"We are excited to add Mya to the UConn volleyball family! Mya's tenacity, her ability to score and her competitive nature will contribute to our goal of winning a Big East championship. We look forward to Mya's investment in her teammates and the family culture of UConn Volleyball."
A 5-foot-11 outside hitter from Greenwood, Ind., Ayro competed in the AAU National Championships in 2021 at the Academy Volleyball Club. Ayro also took part in the Triple Crown Volleyball tournament facing the best volleyball clubs in the nation.Â
In addition, Ayro holds the record for the most kills in the program at Greenwood Community High School. In her junior year, she reached the 1,000-kill mark. She was selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Phenom list as well as the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association Player to Watch list. Â
Not only did Ayro stay strong on the court, but she also stayed strong in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA in her four years in high school including taking AP classes in her junior year.Â
