Salpointe senior setter and beach volleyball standout Brandy Kishbaugh announced her commitment to play for the University North Carolina – Asheville. Kishbaugh helped lead the Lancers to team championships in Indoor (2017 and 2020) and Beach Volleyball (2020) and she teamed up with Andrea Owens to earn a second place finish in state pairs competition this spring.
“I am so excited to announce that I have committed to play DI volleyball at the University of North Carolina – Asheville!!,” Kishbaugh said on her announcement.“ I’m so thankful for my parents, coaches and everyone who has helped me become the player that I am today.”
An NCAA Division I program, the Bulldogs compete in the Big South Conference.
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