Katie Barrier

Started the last 14 matches at libero after missing the first 12 contests of the season due to injury.
Ended the season with 108 digs, 20 assists and nine aces.
Posted 10-plus digs twice and had at least five digs in 13 matches.
Led the team in digs three times.
Posted nine digs to go along with a career-high four assists against #18 Georgia Tech (12/5) in the NCAA Tournament First Round.
Tallied eight digs, two assists and an ace in the sweep over Arkansas (11/22).
Had a career-high three aces in the victory at Georgia (11/1).
Finished six digs and a season-high two assists in win against #25 Auburn (10/20).
Tallied a career-best 12 digs to go along with one ace and one assist during match at Missouri (10/13).
Earned the first start of her career in the match against Mississippi State (10/6), holding one of the two libero spots while recording six digs.

2023 - FRESHMAN

Played in five matches during her first season on Rocky Top, recording two aces and three digs.
Notched a season-best two digs in the win against UT Martin (8/26).
Made her collegiate debut in the win over Marist (8/26), posting a pair of aces in the victory.

Attended Ensworth High School and played club ball for Tennessee Performance in Franklin
Named a team captain for three seasons and guided the Tigers to a pair of DII-AA state semifinal finishes
Received All-Region honors three times
Garnered MaxPreps Underclass Second Team All-America honors
Named to the AVCA Phenom List on three occasions while being chosen for the 2023 JVA Ultra Ankle Libero Watch List and the PrepVolleyball watch list for liberos/defensive specialists
Selected for the USAV Indoor High-Performance A2 and A3 Training Team and the USAV Indoor HP Continental Team

Birthday is February 3
Daughter of Jeanie and Hibbie Barrier
Has three siblings, Ben, Laura, and Anne
Her Uncle Fredrick Barrier (golf), cousin Jerry Graeber (golf), and uncle Hilary Taylor Barrier Jr (football) all competed collegiatley at the University of Misissippi.
Majoring in Accounting
Why Tennessee: "It was a dream of mine to play at Tennessee and represent my state. I knew from the minute I first attended a Lady Vols volleyball camp that this was the place for me. I had an instant connection with the coaches, team and campus. The Lady Vols' winning tradition and school support for women in athletics were key factors in my decision."