SOPHOMORE SEASON (2014)
Recorded a 2-0 exhibition-match victory alongside Briana Holman during LSU’s inaugural match against UL-Monroe … Notched thrilling third-set victories alongside Laura Whalen in exhibition matches against Jacksonville and UL-Monroe later in the season.
INDOOR VOLLEYBALL | Full Bio
Defensive specialist for LSU’s indoor volleyball team … Ranked first on the team in digs her sophomore season as one of five players in program history to reach 500 total … Secured her third-highest performance of the season against Washington in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with 25 digs … Recorded 29 digs in her top performance of the season against Michigan … Earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after notching a perfect 32-for-32 on reception attempts during competition against Kentucky and Missouri.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Kelli Plaiscia at Chalmette High School … LSU’s 2012 recruiting class checked in with a No. 29 national ranking by PrepVolleyball.com … Team won district championship during the 2009 and 2010 seasons … Garnered multiple All-District and All-Metro honors … Registered 962 digs, a school single season record, en route to the 2010 District MVP and LHSAA All-State accolades … Selected Miss Louisiana Volleyball after being an unanimous choice for the 2010 Louisiana All-Star Game MVP … Also lettered in basketball, softball and track … A honors graduate and Mu Alpha Theta member.
PERSONAL
Full name is Haley Michelle Smith … Daughter of Michael Smith and Kristen Cowen … Born on January 5, 1993 … Majoring in business management.