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Senior
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| Hometown:
Jacksonville, Florida
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| High School:
Bishop Kenny
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| Height:
5-10
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| Position:
Outside Hitter
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| Major:
Political Science
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Outlook for 2004: A very visual and vocal leader for the Hurricanes on and off the court...brings intelligence and drive to the court for the Hurricanes behind an increasing explosive attack...a very good defensive player who strengthens the Miami back row..."I see Biz as being a very important outside hitter for us," Lantagne Welch said. "She is the type of player that can bring so much to the court with her emotion. Her attacking is really gotten stronger and she has made some strides since last season. She has always been a good passer and that continues to improve. She has the entire package and that is going to be important for us."
2003 (Junior): Proved at times to be one of the Hurricanes' most dominant players...started more games (27) than any other Hurricane in 2003 while appearing in 108 games in each of Miami's 31 matches...named to the Hurricane Invitational All-Tournament Team...finished junior season third on the Miami roster in total kills (275) and kills per game (2.55) and service aces (30)...her 260 digs on the year ranked was good for second-best on the team...turned in a career-high .714 hitting percentage against Columbia at the Orange and Green Challenge, totaling five kills on seven attempts with no errors...helped lead UM past in-state foe Central Florida, 3-1 with a career-best 17 digs...successfully landed four service aces for a personal-best against Northwestern at the Orange and Green Challenge...posted a season-best 22 kills against Santa Clara...had double figures in both kills and digs five times including matches against Santa Clara (22/16), Eastern Kentucky (15/14), Rutgers (13/12), Florida A&M (17/15) and St. John's (13/11).
2002 (Sophomore):The Hurricanes' most aggressive and ferocious hitter, Tyson's striking ability was always impressive, but improved accuracy allowed her to become the team's most formidable offensive weapon during the postseason..."Biz had All-American numbers in the postseason," UM head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch observed...Tyson had a .307 hitting percentage and accounted for 72 kills (five matches) in the BIG EAST and NCAA Tournaments...Tyson was critical in the Hurricanes' 3-1 upset of Wisconsin with 19 kills and a superior .514 hitting percentage...Overall on the season, Tyson finished second on the team with 3.40 kills per game and averaged a .202 hitting percentage...the Jacksonville native struck a career high 27 kills (.396 hitting percentage) in the Hurricanes' five-game win over key regional rival Florida State (Sept. 13, 2002)...also had a career-high 16 digs against the Seminoles and led the team with 39 service aces...led the Hurricanes in double-double performances in 2002 with 13...had double-doubles against New Mexico (17 kills, 13 digs), Stephen F. Austin (14 kills, 14 digs), Oregon (13 kills, 12 digs), Florida State (27 kills, 16 digs), Stetson (10 kills, 13 digs), Villanova (12 kills, 14 digs), Georgetown (19 kills, 10 digs), Pittsburgh (12 kills, 15 digs). Syracuse (13 kills, 14 digs), Virginia Tech (14 kills, 13 digs), Notre Dame (16 kills, 10 digs), Duke (14 kills, 13 digs); and Wisconsin (19 kills, 11 digs).
2001 (Freshman): Played in 65 games and 24 matches, including nine starts and averaged 1.98 kills, 1.55 digs and 0.29 blocks per game during the Hurricanes' inaugural campaign...finished fourth on the team in kills (129) and fifth on the team in blocks (19)...tallied a team-high 22 digs in the 3-0 win over Coastal Carolina (Sept. 1, 2001)...amassed a career-high 16 kills three times: against Davidson, North Texas and Pittsburgh...also recorded a season-high 47 total attacks in the match against Davidson.
High School (Bishop Kenny):A four-year letterwinner in volleyball...led Bishop Kenney to the 2000 Tournament Final Four...guided the Crusaders to the 1999 Class 4A State Championship title...earned honors as a Florida Times Union First-Team All-City and, during her last two years, All-State and Player of the Year Honors...as a senior, was named team captain, received the Florida Sports Awards' Amateur Volleyball Player of the Year Award, and led her team in every statistical category except assists with 175 kills, 106 digs, 23 service aces and 35 blocks...during her junior year, she recorded a career-high 219 kills, 155 digs and 39 blocks...amassed 55 aces during her junior year....as a sophomore, earned Florida Times Union First-Team All-City and Second-Team All-State honors...during her freshman season, the team won the district championship title and advanced to the regional finals in her freshman year.
Club:Jacksonville Junior Volleyball Association...captain, 18-1...started for three years on elite team...competed in Tampa Bay Junior National Qualifier, Peachtree Classic, All Power League tournaments, and Florida Regionals.
Personal:Elizabeth Tyson was born January 25, 1983 in Jacksonville, Fla...majoring in political science...is the daughter of Carolyn and David Tyson.
