2014 Volleyball Roster
Roster
Tyra Long
- Position:
- OH
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School/Previous School:
- Land O'Lakes HS
- Hometown:
- Tampa, FL
Career
A Florida native that has been a solid offensive presence in limited action in the Maroon and White…Was hampered by injuries throughout her first season…A three-year letterwinner that led Land O' Lakes High School to four district titles
Freshman (2014)
Showed flashes of impressive offensive skills in limited action due to injury…Played in 12 of MSU's 33 matches, drawing one start…Finished her freshman season with 37 kills (0.31/set), seven blocks (0.27/set) and six digs…Started off her collegiate career with six kills in MSU's first victory against Texas-Pan American on Aug. 30…Tallied a career-high two blocks in a road matchup with Indiana on Sept. 6…Set a career high with 12 kills in a road match against in-state rival Ole Miss on Oct. 12
High School
A three-year letterwinner at Land O’ Lakes High School…Helped the Gators capture district championships in all four seasons…Capped her high school career with a stellar senior campaign, earning First Team All-Conference and First Team All-District honors…Named team MVP her senior year…Played under coach Laura Steganga and the Tampa Elite at the club level
Personal
Born Tyra Long on Aug. 6, 1996, in Tampa, Fla…Daughter of Ginette and Juan Long of Land O’ Lakes, Fla…Her father, Juan Long, lettered four years for Mississippi State football from 1990-93, while also playing at the professional level in the NFL…Majoring in kinesiology
