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- Height:
- 5'7
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- Hometown:
- Sheridan
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- Position:
- Setter
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- Year:
- So
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- High School:
- Central Montcalm
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- Major:
- Business
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- Twitter:
- @tianajoy04
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- Instagram:
- @tiana.whitacre
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- m
- 27
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- k/s
- 0.58
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- h %
- .147
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- a/s
- 7.07
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- b/s
- 0.11
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- sa/s
- 0.22
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- d/s
- 2.43
Bio
2024 Season (Sophomore):
- Named to the President's Honor's List for the Fall 2024 semester
- Recorded her 1,000 career assists at Grand Rapids Community College on October 10, 2024
- Is MCC's current all time career assist holder (1,194) and most assists in a season (643)
- Helped team to their first NJCAA Region XII District Tournament appearance
2023 Season (Freshman):
- Named to the MCCAA All-Academic and MCCAA Academic All-Conference Teams
- Helped team to a 7-15 overall record in the first season of the volleyball program at Montcalm Community College in over 40 years
- Named 2nd Team MCCAA Northern All-Conference Team
- Named to Montcalm Community College's Fall 2023 President's Honors List
- Only Centurion to start and play in all 22 matches and 77 sets as the teams starting setter
- 1st on team in assists wth 551
- 1st on team in assists per set (7.16)
- 1st on team in service aces with 29
- 2nd on team in hitting efficency (.138), (Minimum 100 attempts)
- 3rd on team in digs with 164
- Recorded 13 blocks
What is a little known fact about yourself?: I’m going to school to be a Physican Assistant
List any interesting, non-athletic hobbies, talents or unusual facts about yourself that could be useful in a feature story:: Going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family, going on boat rides, skiing, and getting a sweet treat with friends.
Any other personal tidbits that people would find interesting about your life that would make a good feature story or human interest story (i.e. overcoming a personal or family tragedy, a handicap, etc.)?: In March of 2023, I was diagnosed with a SLAP tear and had to have a surgery to repair the tear and reset my biceps tendon. I was told it would be 8 months before I could play volleyball again. I was back playing at a limited level 12 weeks out. After many physical therapy visits, at home exercises, and appointments, I am able to fully return just in time for our Opening Weekend in August.
Who is your personal hero/idol and why?: My mom because she puts everyone before herself, works hard, and is the most selfless, loving, and kind person I know
Favorite Sports Team(s):: Nebraska Volleyball
Favorite Professional Athlete(s):: Jared Mccain and Claire Chaussee
Current Favorite Song:: You’re Gonna Go Far -Noah Kahan
Current Favorite Music Artist:: Megan Moroney
Current Favorite Movie:: The Lorax
Current Favorite Sports Movie:: Blind Side
Current Favorite Food:: Cheeseburger
Why did you choose Montcalm Community College?: I chose MCC because of the tight knit community. To be able to go talk to my professors personally, get help with anything, and utilize the services is something you can’t find at most colleges. Someone is always willing to lend a helping hand and guide you toward success.
What do you like most about Montcalm Community College?: I like the people, and the accessibility to services that help me succeed.
What do you like most about your sports team/coach at Montcalm Community College?: I love how close my team is and the support from each and every player. I love how our coach pushes us to be our best everyday.
Player Profile
| Overall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 27 | |
| Sets | 91 | |
| Kills | 53 | |
| Kills per set | 0.58 | |
| Errors | 19 | |
| Total Attacks | 232 | |
| Total Attacks per set | 2.55 | |
| Hitting Percentage | .147 | |
| Assists | 643 | |
| Assists per set | 7.07 | |
| Service Total Attempts | 0 | |
| Service Aces | 20 | |
| Service Errors | 24 | |
| Service Aces per set | 0.22 | |
| Receptions | 10 | |
| Reception Errors | 0 | |
| Digs | 221 | |
| Digs per set | 2.43 | |
| Block Solo | 1 | |
| Block Assist | 9 | |
| Block Total | 10 | |
| Blocks per set | 0.11 | |
| Block Errors | 5 | |
| Ball Handling Errors | 6 | |
| Points | 78.5 | |
| Points per set | 0.9 | |
| Matches started | 27 | |
| Date | Opponent | Score | ms | s | k | e | ta | pct | a | sa | se | r | re | digs | bs | ba | be | tot | bhe | pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | at Concordia University - Ann Arbor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Aug 24 | vs. Harper College | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Aug 24 | vs. Joliet Junior College | W, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .400 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Aug 25 | vs. Carl Sandburg College | L, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | -.063 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Aug 25 | vs. Highland Community College - Illinois | L, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Aug 27 | vs. Schoolcraft College | L, 3-2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Aug 27 | vs. Kellogg Community College | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -.400 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Sep 3 | Kuyper College | W, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | .600 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Sep 5 | at Kuyper College | W, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Sep 10 | at Muskegon Community College | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | .500 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Sep 12 | Grace Christian University | W, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 | .182 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Sep 17 | at Bay College | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | .200 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Sep 19 | Grand Rapids Community College | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | .333 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Sep 20 | at Grace Christian University | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | -.333 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Sep 24 | at Alpena Community College | W, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .167 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Sep 25 | at Great Lakes Christian College | L, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | .000 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Oct 4 | North Central Michigan | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | .167 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Oct 5 | at Delta | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | .111 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Oct 8 | Bay College | W, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | .133 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Oct 10 | at Grand Rapids Community College | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Oct 15 | Alpena Community College | W, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | .364 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10.0 |
| Oct 17 | Muskegon Community College | L, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19 | .263 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Oct 18 | Great Lakes Christian College | W, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 16 | .188 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Oct 20 | vs. Southwestern Michigan | L, 3-1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | .273 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Oct 20 | vs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Oct 25 | at North Central Michigan | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .083 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Oct 26 | Delta | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .143 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Nov 6 | vs. Southwestern Michigan | L, 3-0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | .125 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.0 |
| Apr 10 | at Kalamazoo Valley Community College | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Apr 10 | vs. Jackson College | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Apr 12 | vs. Northwood University | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Apr 12 | vs. Olivet University | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Apr 12 | vs. Madonna University | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Apr 12 | at Alma College | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| m | s | k | k/s | e | ta | pct | a | a/s | sa | sa/s | r | re | digs | d/s | bs | ba | tot | b/s | pts | pts/s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 22 | 77 | 63 | 0.82 | 24 | 283 | .138 | 551 | 7.16 | 29 | 0.38 | 5 | 4 | 164 | 2.13 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 0.17 | 99.0 | 1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | 91 | 53 | 0.58 | 19 | 232 | .147 | 643 | 7.07 | 20 | 0.22 | 10 | 0 | 221 | 2.43 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.11 | 78.5 | 0.9 |
| Total | 49 | 168 | 116 | 0.69 | 43 | 515 | .142 | 1194 | 7.11 | 49 | 0.29 | 15 | 4 | 385 | 2.29 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 0.14 | 177.5 | 1.1 |
| m | s | k | k/s | e | ta | pct | a | a/s | sa | sa/s | r | re | digs | d/s | bs | ba | tot | b/s | pts | pts/s | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Total | 27 | 91 | 53 | 0.58 | 19 | 232 | .147 | 643 | 7.07 | 20 | 0.22 | 10 | 0 | 221 | 2.43 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.11 | 78.5 | 0.9 |
| Conference | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Location | Home | 9 | 30 | 29 | 0.97 | 5 | 102 | .235 | 250 | 8.33 | 5 | 0.17 | 2 | 0 | 91 | 3.03 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.13 | 36.0 | 1.2 |
| Away | 9 | 28 | 12 | 0.43 | 7 | 77 | .065 | 226 | 8.07 | 10 | 0.36 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 2.00 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.18 | 24.5 | 0.9 | |
| Neutral | 9 | 33 | 12 | 0.36 | 7 | 53 | .094 | 167 | 5.06 | 5 | 0.15 | 5 | 0 | 74 | 2.24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 0.5 | |
| Result | Wins | 8 | 27 | 22 | 0.81 | 5 | 72 | .236 | 220 | 8.15 | 12 | 0.44 | 3 | 0 | 68 | 2.52 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.15 | 36.0 | 1.3 |
| Losses | 19 | 64 | 31 | 0.48 | 14 | 160 | .106 | 423 | 6.61 | 8 | 0.13 | 7 | 0 | 153 | 2.39 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.09 | 42.5 | 0.7 | |
| Month | August | 6 | 23 | 7 | 0.30 | 7 | 32 | .000 | 120 | 5.22 | 5 | 0.22 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1.87 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.04 | 13.0 | 0.6 |
| September | 9 | 28 | 20 | 0.71 | 10 | 72 | .139 | 227 | 8.11 | 10 | 0.36 | 4 | 0 | 61 | 2.18 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.18 | 32.5 | 1.2 | |
| October | 11 | 37 | 25 | 0.68 | 2 | 120 | .192 | 268 | 7.24 | 5 | 0.14 | 2 | 0 | 103 | 2.78 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.11 | 32.0 | 0.9 | |
| November | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 0 | 8 | .125 | 28 | 9.33 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
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