Claudia Dillon

FRESHMAN (2019)

Appeared in nine matches with seven starts in first-year campaign at Mizzou
Finished season with 32 kills, three solo blocks, 15 total blocks and 41.0 points
Started at middle blocker in Tigers' final four matches, including both of team's NCAA Tournament contests
Ended regular season with a bang, posting season-highs with seven kills on .700 hitting versus LSU (Nov. 30)
Was also electric defensively against the Tigers from Baton Rouge, tallying season-bests with three solo blocks and four total blocks
Posted multiple total blocks in each of her final five matches played
Earned first career SEC start versus No. 16 Kentucky (Sept. 29)
Received starting nod for first time overall versus Northern Illinois (Sept. 7) at Dayton Invitational. Responded in big way with seven kills (zero errors) on .778 hitting and three total blocks
Made collegiate debut at Dayton (Sept. 6)
2019-20 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL (EVERGREEN)

Over her four-year varsity career with Evergreen (2015-18), posted 1,170 kills on .367 hitting with 169 aces, 258 total blocks and 516 digs
2018 First-Team All-Conference and MVP, tallying career-high 450 kills (4.50 per set) on .414 hitting, 74 aces, 100 total blocks and 192 digs
2017 First-Team All-Conference, leading Evergreen with 351 kills and 59 aces
2016 First-Team All-Conference
2015 Second-Team All-Conference, leading Evergreen to Class 4A state semifinals
Competed with Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club, in final 2018 campaign, recorded 295 kills on .480 hitting with 46 aces and 89 total blocks
Helped guide Evergreen Basketball to three consecutive state title games (2015-17), highlighted by 2016 and 2017 Class 4A state championships
Starred in badminton as well, 2015 state titles in singles and doubles competition
Excelled academically as well, earning 2018 and 2017 Academic First-Team All-State honors

PERSONAL

Born on Oct. 17, 2000, to father Mike and mother Kelly
Has an older brother, Michael, and younger sister, Hayley
Parents both played basketball collegiately, brother plays basketball for Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn.
Picked Mizzou over Colorado State, Louisville, Oregon State, Denver and Gonzaga
Pursuing business management major, minor in hospitality at the University of Missouri

WHY SHE CHOSE MIZZOU

"I chose Mizzou because of its high-level volleyball program, amazing coaching staff and the unbelievable feeling I got whenever I stepped on the campus. After visiting Mizzou for the first time I knew this is where I had to be for the next chapter of my life."

COACHING STAFF ON ADDING CLAUDIA

"Claudia brings size and athleticism to our team. She's a very good all-around player and a great natural athlete. Claudia is great at attacking off of one foot and has great mobility along the net. She's also an outstanding student in the classroom and a great teammate. She's not afraid of hard work and is a tough competitor. She will be a great addition to our team!"