Kate Hardie

Photo by: Connor Garrison

Photo by: Connor Garrison

Class:
Junior
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Rustburg, Va.
High School:
Rustburg HS

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)

Played in 30 matches, all as a part of Mercer’s number one pair
Played 29 matches with Sydney Benson, posting a 11-18 record
Played one match with Jordan Morris, a victory over Emmanuel in the Bears Beach Bash
Defeated Southern Miss for a conference win at the Sun Belt Mid-Year Weekend
Went a perfect 7-0 at the Bears Beach Bash with wins over LaGrange, Carson-Newman and Jacksonville State

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

Made collegiate debut on the 2s pair against #11 Stetson University
Went on a 13-0 run with partner Nicole O’Mara to set a new school record
Nominated twice during the season for pair of the week with partner Nicole O’Mara
Recommended for Conference Freshman of the Year
Beat #20 Coastal Carolina in 2 straight sets
Took #20 South Carolina to 3 sets
Defeated #25 UAB twice in 3 sets
Went 3-0 at home during the Bears Beach Bash
Defeated conference rival UNCW in 2 straight sets
Defeated University of Southern Miss in straight sets at the Sun Belt Conference Tournament

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB

Lettered four times in volleyball, three times in indoor track and four times in outdoor track
Played volleyball for Kristen Hardie, led team to 28-1 record as a senior as well as District, Regional and State titles
Named District, Regional and State Player of the Year as a senior
Led her team to a 16-0 record and District, Regional and State championships as a junior
Named District, Regional and State Player of the Year as a junior
Tallied over 1,000 kills over her high school career
Played club volleyball with Beach South Volleyball Club
Member of the High Performance Indoor Volleyball Old Dominion Regional Team 2017, 2019, 2021
Member of the High Performance Beach Volleyball Old Dominion Regional Team 2021
Selected for the USAV A2 High Preformance Beach Volleyball Team in 2021

PERSONAL

Daughter of Jon and Kristen Hardie
Has a younger brother, Jason, and a younger sister, Ellie
Majoring in kinesiology
Graduated ranked 20^th of 190 in her class at Rustburg HS, earning a 4.16 GPA
Academic honors included Advanced Diploma, Dual Enrollment Health Sciences Certificate
Member of National Honor Society in high school
Enjoys sports, hanging out with friends, going to church and helping others
Started a small business during the COVID-19 pandemic
Go-to snack is pineapple
Idol is Michael Jordan
Favorite movie is Remember the Titans

Why Mercer?

“I chose Mercer University because of the beautiful campus, the opportunities, and the family atmosphere on the beach volleyball team. The beach volleyball team and coaches make it feel like family and that was something I was looking for. I am so happy to represent Mercer and be a part of this growing program.”