Mandy Napierala (Communication) concluded her College of Charleston volleyball career with a stellar senior campaign in 2019.
 
The native of Rochester, N.Y., totaled 480 kills and 107 blocks over the last two seasons, while helping the Cougars reach the semifinals of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) in 2018. Napierala paced the Cougar attack with 288 kills in 2019 and accumulated 85 blocks during the 2018 campaign.
 
She is an outstanding student as well carrying a 3.707 grade-point average and is on track to graduate with a bachelor's degree in communication and a minor in marketing.
 
"My time on the College of Charleston volleyball team has been the most valuable and memorable three years. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I was given that allowed me to learn some of the most important things about volleyball, life and myself that I will have forever. I am thankful for the coaches that have poured time and compassion into me, taught me and pushed me to grow.
 
"I am also so thankful for professors that have invested in my development and the academic and athletics support staff that have been involved in my success. The amazing friendships I have made are deeply cherished and will last a lifetime. I truly believe I have grown into a better version of myself here at CofC, and for that I will always be thankful," said Napierala on her collegiate career at #TheCollege
 
Last spring, Napierala completed an internship with Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS). She has post-grad plans to either pursue a professional playing career in Europe or return to CofC for the 2021 beach volleyball season.
 
Editor's Note: The College of Charleston Athletics "Senior Spotlight" mini-series will highlight a senior from each of the program's 19 varsity sports over the next four weeks.