UC San Diego

AS A JUNIOR IN 2006: Recorded a career-high 19 kills in the NCAA Quarterfinals against Minnesota-Duluth... she also hit at a .484 clip with three blocks... recorded at least 10 kills in eight matches... notched seven blocks twice, against Seattle and CSU Dominguez Hills... hit a season best .522 with 15 kills against Bryant.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2005: Recorded at least 11 kills on six different occassions... notched a career-best 16 kills twice, against Grand Canyon and Cal State Bakersfield... also recorded a season best seven digs against Cal State San Bernardino and a high of seven blocks against Cal State L.A.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2004: Appeared in 16 games with 16 kills and 10 blocks in her first season on the La Jolla campus.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bonita HS where she played on the volleyball and basketball team... named league MVP in her senior year as the volleyball team advanced to the CIF second-round... also earned the team MVP award and Booster award (high GPA)... other activities included senior class treasurer and yearbook editor.

PERSONAL: Born July 2, 1986 in Loma Linda, Calif.... parents are Jeff and Sheri Ries... has two siblings, Ricky and Jeremy... a Biology major in Muir College.