University of Connecticut Athletics
2025 Women's Volleyball Roster
McKenna Brand
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Lovejoy
- Hometown:
- Lucas, TX
As a Sophomore (2025): Appeared in 105 sets and allย 28 matches...Had a team-leading 387 digs (3.69/set), adding 36 aces and 90 assists... Notched double-digit digs in 24 of 28 matches... Recorded a season-high 21 digs against South Dakota (Sept. 4), St. John's (Oct. 4) and Georgetown (Nov. 15)... Was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the week on Sept. 8th, earning recongition to the Top Dogs Classic All-Tournament Team... Finished eighth in BIG EAST in digs, fourth in conference play.
As a Freshman (2024): Earned BIG-EAST Co-Freshman of the Year in first season at UConn.. Appeared in all 34 matches, and 125 sets.. Had a team-leading 518 digs (4.14/set), along with 26 service aces, and 92 assists.. Had a season-high 31 digs against Villanova on Nov. 27th... Was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on Nov. 25th, and Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 18th.. Named to UConn Challenge All-Tournament Team on Sept. 3rd.. Finished 4th in the BIG EAST in digs, 2nd in conference play.
Before UConn: Club team Dallas Skyline Juniorsโฆ Prep Volleyball 2023 17U Club All-American, 2023 and 2021 season.. High pigs leader for Dallas Skyline Club, 2023 Lonestar Classic 18 open All tournament teamโฆ 2023 and 2024 Prep Volleyball Top 150 playerโฆ 20021-2024 JVA Watchlistโฆ USA Volleyball North Texas Region All Star Championship Teamโฆ 18 Open Boston Festival Champion.. 2024 Volleyball Mag Dream Team.. Three-time letter-winner, receiving 1st team all-district in 2021, 2022 Battle of the Rock All Tournament Teamโฆ 2021+2023 5A TX State Champions.. 2023 Varsity Captainโฆ 2021,2022, 2023 Texas 13-5A Academic All District.. 2023 Girls Best and Brightest Awardย
Personal: Born September 16, 2005... Parents are Jeff and Mollie.. Has one sister, Sydney.. Hometown of Lucas, Texasโฆ Majoring in Allied Health Sciences.
