Kat Nelson

8 Kat Nelson
Kat Nelson
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Sioux Falls, S.D.
  • Year:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    Roosevelt High School
Bio

2023: Played in 4 exhibition matches paired with Calla Shotwell. Finished the season 3-1. 

2022: Went 1-1 in exhibition matches with Alanis Mendez as her partner.

High School: Member of the Roosevelt High School volleyball and track & field teams. Recorded 492 digs, 66 aces and 14 kills as a member of the Rough Riders varsity volleyball team in 146 sets played. Was the team captain of the Roosevelt track & field squad. Helped lead the Rough Riders to three straight top-ten finishes at the state championships, the highest finish being fourth in the 2020-21 season

PERSONAL: Daughter of Robin Burnley. Member of the National Honor Society, the Science National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. Intends to major in Pre-Optometry

News mentions
Eagles Earn a Pair of Senior Day Sweeps
Eagles Earn a Pair of Senior Day Sweeps

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - A large crowd gathered on the banks of Mossy Creek to watch Carson-Newman beach volleyball (19-0) celebrates senior day with a pair of wins over St. Andrews University (9-14) on Tuesday, Mar. 21st.

Eagles Begin March Action with a Trip to Laurinburg, N.C.
Eagles Begin March Action with a Trip to Laurinburg, N.C.

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman beach volleyball (11-0) will look to extend its winning streak when they head to Laurinburg, N.C., to compete against Lynchburg University (3-5) and Bob Jones University (0-0) on Friday, Mar. 3rd before seeing St. Andrews University (3-8) and Bob Jones University on Saturday, Mar. 4th.

Hot Streak Continues for Lind's Squad
Hot Streak Continues for Lind's Squad

- Carson-Newman (8-0) remains perfect after a pair of dubs against Huntingdon and Truett McConnell on Saturday, Feb. 11th.

Still Ties with Geurin, Eagles Have Best Start in Program History
Still Ties with Geurin, Eagles Have Best Start in Program History

Carson-Newman's beach volleyball program moves to 6-0 for the first time in program history after a pair of wins against LaGrange College and St. Andrews University on Friday, Feb. 10th.

Eagles Will Look to Set Records in Cleveland, Ga.
Eagles Will Look to Set Records in Cleveland, Ga.

Carson-Newman's beach volleyball (4-0) program has a chance to make history at the Truett McConnell Invite this weekend, starting Friday, Feb. 10th.

Eagles Advance to Their Best Start in Three Years After Wins Against Truett McConnell and LaGrange
Eagles Advance to Their Best Start in Three Years After Wins Against Truett McConnell and LaGrange

Carson-Newman picks up a pair of wins on Saturday against LaGrange College and Truett McConnell University. The Eagles are now 4-0 for the first time since the shortened 2020 season when the Eagles finished 6-1.

Eagles Dominant Over LaGrange, Truett McConnell in Season's First Action
Eagles Dominant Over LaGrange, Truett McConnell in Season's First Action

Carson-Newman begins its season with a pair of wins against LaGrange College and Truett McConnell University on Friday, Feb. 3rd. The Eagles swept LaGrange 5-0 and cruised over Truett McConnell with a score of 4-1.