Wingate University Athletics

2016: Rachel Lods appeared in 33 matches during her first season at Wingate…Handed out 273 assists, averaging 3.59 assists per set…Added 75 digs, 13 aces, six kills and three blocks…Collected 17 assists against Belmont Abbey…Handed out 14 assists against Limestone, while registering 18 assists in one set against Coker…Compiled 19 assists and four digs against Lenoir-Rhyne…Had 16 assists and four digs against Queens.

Previous: 
Lods led her team to a second place finish at the California State Junior College Championships in December, earning all-tournament honors for her performance...Was named as a first team all-conference setter, leading the league in assists...Before enrolling at Pierce, was a standout setter for her Lancaster High School team, earning conference MVP honors and captaining the team...Was named the Scholar-Athlete of the year in her senior season and was a member of the National Honor Society...Was also a skilled soccer player and was captain of her soccer team, leading the team to a conference title.

Personal:
Full name is Rachel Christine Lods…Born March 22, 1996 in Lancaster, California… Daughter of Barbara and Clifford Lods...Majoring in Public Relations…Favorite athlete:  Thomas Jaeschke...Favorite sports teams: NY Giants, Dodgers, Lakers…Favorite movie: Surfs Up…Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones…Rachel can’t imagine a week without: Popcorn...Favorite Food: Corn dogs…Favorite sport to play other than volleyball: Soccer…People Rachel most admires: Rachel Truslow…How Rachel gets ready for a game: Listens to one particular YG song before every game...Nickname: Rae… Rachel thinks the fastest person on the team is Taylor and funniest is Hanna K… Favorite quote: "No one else knows what they're doing either" Ricky Gervais 

Why Rachel Chose Wingate:
"I chose Wingate because all of the different food options on campus."

Collier: 
"Rachel brings a unique energy and personality to our team as a setter and as a leader. She is an experienced setter and provides valuable enthusiastic leadership when she is running our offense."