University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Panther Volleyball Signs Jenna Brandt
1/7/2021 1:51:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The UNI volleyball team has added another member to their roster in Iowa State transfer Jenna Brandt. Brandt will not be eligible to play for the Panthers until the Fall of 2021.
"We are so excited to add Jenna to our Panther Volleyball family," said head coach Bobbi Petersen. "Jenna will not only add athleticism and experience to our setter position, but will also bring a strong competitive drive, work ethic, and team attitude. Jenna is the type of setter you want to work and play hard for and her energy and enthusiasm for the game is contagious to those around her. Her knowledge of running an offense, as well as her ability to be an offensive option herself are definite strengths Jenna has and she will transition well into our system."
Brandt has spent the last two seasons with the Cyclones of Iowa State, playing in 28 matches with seven starts. Brandt finished her freshman season (2018) with 142 assists, notching a career best 46 assists against Wichita State and finished with 37 assists at Montana. Brandt recorded 41 assists at Texas as a sophomore and posted 31 assists, six digs and a season-high four blocks against Kansas.
Brandt was a four-year letter winner, three-year starter and two-time team captain at setter for Sumner-Fredericksburg. She helped lead the Cougars to three-straight IGHSAU State Volleyball Tournament appearances. Brandt was a three-time Iowa Girls' Coaches Association Class 2A All-State honoree, earning First Team honors each of the past two seasons and Second Team All-State as a sophomore.
Jenna is the daughter of Kevin and Amy Brandt, she has three siblings, older sister Kaylyn was a setter at UMKC (2013-16), an older brother, Isiah, and a younger sister, Morgan.
"We are so excited to add Jenna to our Panther Volleyball family," said head coach Bobbi Petersen. "Jenna will not only add athleticism and experience to our setter position, but will also bring a strong competitive drive, work ethic, and team attitude. Jenna is the type of setter you want to work and play hard for and her energy and enthusiasm for the game is contagious to those around her. Her knowledge of running an offense, as well as her ability to be an offensive option herself are definite strengths Jenna has and she will transition well into our system."
Brandt has spent the last two seasons with the Cyclones of Iowa State, playing in 28 matches with seven starts. Brandt finished her freshman season (2018) with 142 assists, notching a career best 46 assists against Wichita State and finished with 37 assists at Montana. Brandt recorded 41 assists at Texas as a sophomore and posted 31 assists, six digs and a season-high four blocks against Kansas.
Brandt was a four-year letter winner, three-year starter and two-time team captain at setter for Sumner-Fredericksburg. She helped lead the Cougars to three-straight IGHSAU State Volleyball Tournament appearances. Brandt was a three-time Iowa Girls' Coaches Association Class 2A All-State honoree, earning First Team honors each of the past two seasons and Second Team All-State as a sophomore.
Jenna is the daughter of Kevin and Amy Brandt, she has three siblings, older sister Kaylyn was a setter at UMKC (2013-16), an older brother, Isiah, and a younger sister, Morgan.
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