2012: Played more than any other rookie on the team ... played in 71 sets over 24 matches ... worked her way into the Black Knights' 5-2 rotation playing opposite starting setter Mary Vaccaro ... reached double-digit assists 12 times and double-digit digs in four matches ... managed three assist-dig double-doubles, including a career-high 23 assists and 13 digs in a 3-1 win at archrival Navy (Sept. 22) ... added 19 assists and 11 digs at Colgate (Nov. 2) ... averaged 3.20 assists and 1.62 digs per set.
Background: One of two USMA Prep School products in this recruiting class ... decorated setter who will compliment 2011 Patriot League Setter of the Year Mary Vaccaro ... honed craft playing for Force Volleyball Club and Cordova High School ... two-time team Most Valuable Player ... garnered All-Capital League accolades .... MVP of the Optimist All-Star Game.
Personal: Vanessa Margot Edwards ... daughter of Timothy and Michelle Edwards ... both parents joined the Army at the age of 18 ... born Jan. 3, 1993, in Sacramento, Calif. ... one of four children, joining Janelle, Kiara and Kayla ... Green Bay Packers fan ... Company I1 ... major is undeclared.
