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2025 Women's Volleyball Roster

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11 Sophia Matthews

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Sophomore
  • Position DS
  • Hometown Apex, NC

Biography

FRESHMAN YEAR (2024)
  • Made her debut vs. Virginia Tech (Aug. 30)
  • Notched double-digit digs in both of her startsĀ at libero, which also were the first two matches of the season vs. Virginia Tech in the home-and-home series with the Hokies on Aug. 30 (home) and Sep. 1 (away)
  • Named to the Black And Gold Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • Named the Big South Co-LiberoĀ of the Week (Oct. 14)
  • Had 30 digs at USC Upstate (Nov. 8)
  • The last time an Eagle recorded 30 digs in a match wasĀ Carlie Skelton
  • She had 30 digs at UNC Asheville on Oct. 6, 2018, a 3-1 Winthrop victory
  • Matthews set the all-time individual record for most digs in a three-set match with 33 vs. Gardner-Webb (Nov. 15)
  • Named the Big South Libero of the Week (Nov. 18)
  • Named to the Big South All-Freshman Team
  • Named to the Big South All-Tournament Team
  • Currently ranks 3rdĀ in career digsĀ in school history for a freshman in a single season (397)
  • Recorded double figures in digs in every match she played
  • Played in 23 matches
PRIOR TO WINTHROP
  • Four year High School Varsity starter
  • 2021-City of Oaks Champion in 18u, 15 Black
  • 2021-JVA World Challenge 15 Open Champion
  • 2021-Double qualified in 15 Open
  • 2021-AVCA Phenom Watch List
  • 2021-P1440 Futures Tour 3rd place 16u
  • 2021-JVA Watchlist
  • 2022-AVCA Phenom Watch List
  • 2022-NCHS SWACĀ All-Conference
  • 2022-Beach P1440 Future Tour 16u Champion
  • 2023-JVA Watchlist
  • 2023-Prep Volleyball SuperNova
  • 2023-Red Hat Games invite
  • 2023-High school Captain
  • 2023-Triple qualified in 17 Open
  • 2023-5th at USAV nationals, 17 Open
  • 2023-MEQ Showstopper 17 Open
  • 2023-MEQ Red Hat Game Invite
  • 2023-AVCA All-America Watchlist
  • 2023-1000+ Assists in High School
  • 2023-AVCA Winners Circle Club Team Triangle 17 Black
  • 2023-5th place final club ranking in 17s
  • Played for Triangle Volleyball Club
  • 4.4 GPA
  • All-A Honor Roll
PERSONALĀ 
  • Born on July 26, 2006 in Apex, N.C.
  • Is the daughter of Mark and Deborah Matthews
  • Is seeking a degree in business administration

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Historical Player Information

  • 11

    2024Freshman

    Defensive Specialist
    5'6"
    11
  • 11

    2025Sophomore

    Defensive Specialist
    5'6"
    11