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Ke l l i Ne ri s o n 2001 - Freshman Nerison primarily competed during the non-conference portion of the schedule...recorded a kill on her first collegiate swing, posting a 1.000 attack percentage during the season opening victory over Oral Roberts (Aug. 31)...posted a career-high 11 attacks in a 3-1 victory over Indiana (Sept. 7)...appeared in five matches for a total of 13 games...came up with her first collegiate dig versus Cal Poly (Sept. 5).
Junior
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Middle Blocker Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-year letterwinner Hometown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laguna Niguel, CA High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana Hills HS Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 6, 1983
High School
Birthplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newport Beach, CA
Nerison is a 2001 graduate of Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, CA…a two sport athlete, earned four varsity letters in volleyball and three in swimming…earned the coaches’ award as a senior swimmer while also accumulating the most team points…a two-time All-South Coast League selection in volleyball …served as team captain during her senior campaign…was named team MVP in her final season…prep volleyball coaches were Lael Fresenius and Mark Rivadeneyra.
Briefly Kelli Nerison begins her third year at LMU…ended the Spring absolutely on fire...was one of the major reasons the Lions were able to win the LMU Spring Invitational...will definitely be in the mix for a starting position...comes from one of the most prominent club programs in the country…along with playing at the net, she has very good back row skills as well…an aggressive defender, blocks extremely well…adds depth to an already deep pool of middle blockers for LMU.
Personal Kelli Anne Nerison was born in Newport Beach, CA on April 6, 1983…the daughter of Daniel and Bonnie Nerison…has one brother, Kevin…lists sailing, backpacking and water skiing as her hobbies…her favorite vacation spots are Lake Shasta and Hawaii…was also recruited by Santa Clara, Pepperdine and Hawaii…a marketing major with plans to enter the advertising business.
At LMU 2002 - Sophomore Appeared in just seven matches for a total of eight games…had a kill against both San Diego (Oct. 25) and Saint Mary’s (Nov. 22), with a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage against the Gaels…had a season-high four attempts against San Diego on Nov. 23…posted a block assist against both San Diego (Nov. 23) and Saint Mary’s (Nov. 22)…had an assist, a dig and a service ace against Idaho State (Sept. 21).
Nerison’s Career Highs . . . . . . . . . Kills Attacks Percentage Assists Aces
Nerison’s Career Statistics Year
MP/GP
Att
Kills
Err
Pct
Ast
SA
SE
RE
Digs
BS
BA
TB
BE
2001 2002
5/13 7/8
18 8
4 2
3 3
.056 -.125
0 1
0 2
2 2
0 0
1 1
0 0
4 2
4 2
2 2
Digs
Total
12/21
26
6
6
.000
1
2
4
0
2
0
6
6
4
Solo Blocks Block Assists Total Blocks
L
O
Y
O
L
A
M
A
R
Y
M
O
U
N
T
V
O
L
L
E
Y
B
2, New Mexico (9/8/01) 11, Indiana (9/7/01) 1.000 (1-0-1), Twice Last: Saint Mary’s (11/22/02) 1, Idaho State (9/21/02) 1, Twice Last: Idaho State (9/21/02) 1, Twice Last: Idaho State (9/21/02) 0 2, Utah (9/22/01) 2, Utah (9/22/01)
A
L
L
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