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19 Kara Overholt
Kara Overholt
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Tryon, N.C.
  • Position:
    DS/L
  • Major:
    Physical Education
  • Previous School:
    Polk County HS
  • m
    31
  • k/s
    0.01
  • h %
    .000
  • a/s
    0.61
  • b/s
    0.00
  • sa/s
    0.14
  • d/s
    4.96
Bio

2017-2018: Played in all 31 matches and 114 sets ... Finished with team-high 569 digs for a dig per set ratio of 4.99 ... Added 70 assists and 16 service aces ... Already ranks fourth all-time in digs (1,331), and set season record in digs (569) ... Overall SAC statistics: third in digs, and sixth in digs per set ... Career match highs: three kills (9/5/15), 17 assists (9/12/15), 3 aces (10/3/17), 38 digs (9/23/16), one block assist (9/18/15), one total block (9/18/15), three points (2x).

2016-2017: Played in 29 matches and 105 sets as a sophomore ... Collected four kills, 30 assists, eight service aces and led the team with 556 digs ... On Sept. 23 against Carson-Newman, Overholt broke the school record for digs in a single match when she tallied 38 in the five-set thriller.

2015-2016: Played in 25 matches including 80 sets in her rookie season ... Registered nine kills and dished out 104 assists in 2015. 

High School: Was a three-sport star at Polk County High School, lettering in volleyball, basketball and soccer ... Named the Western Highlands Conference Women's Volleyball Player of the Year in 2014 and she was an all-conference selection in volleyball, basketball and soccer ... Also named the 2015 Times News Soccer Player of the Year.

Personal: Daughter of Patricia and Patrick Overholt ... She has three siblings; Derrick, Krista and Andre.

Recent games
Season Statistics
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive

Career Stats: Offense

Career Stats: Defense

Career Stats: Serve/Receive

Splits Stats: Offense

Splits Stats: Defense

Splits Stats: Serve/Receive

News mentions
Women's Volleyball Ends their Season in the SAC Tournament
Women's Volleyball Ends their Season in the SAC Tournament

In their first ever South Atlantic Conference Tournament bid, Coker women’s volleyball traveled to Anderson University for the quarterfinal match against the Trojans.  The Cobras lost in three sets (13-25, 17-25, 20-25) to the #1 seed.

Cobras Earn SAC Tournament Berth with Win Over Bears
Cobras Earn SAC Tournament Berth with Win Over Bears

The Coker women’s volleyball team finished their regular season schedule against fellow South Atlantic Conference member Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday (Nov. 11) afternoon. The Navy and Gold took the match 3-1 (28-26, 20-25, 25-21, 25-20).

Cobras Drop SAC Match at Catawba
Cobras Drop SAC Match at Catawba

The Coker women’s volleyball team traveled north to take on Catawba College in a South Atlantic Conference match on Tuesday (Nov. 7) night. The Cobras lost the match 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-20).

Cobras Triumph Over Pioneers in SAC Action
Cobras Triumph Over Pioneers in SAC Action

The women’s volleyball team of Coker College finished their home regular season schedule against the Tusculum Pioneers Saturday (Nov. 4). The Cobras took the match from the Pioneers in three sets (33-31, 25-18, 25-22).

Cobras Drop Hard Fought SAC Match to Lions
Cobras Drop Hard Fought SAC Match to Lions

The Coker women’s volleyball team hosted the Mars Hill Lions Friday (Nov. 3) night in South Atlantic Conference action. It was Senior Night for the Cobras. The teams battled hard, but the Navy and Gold fell short 3-2, (25-21, 12-25, 25-23, 16-25, 9-15).

Cobra Women's Volleyball Hosts Mars Hill and Tusculum in Final Home Matches of the Season
Cobra Women's Volleyball Hosts Mars Hill and Tusculum in Final Home Matches of the Season

The Coker College women’s volleyball team plays host to the Mars Hill Lions and Tusculum Pioneers this weekend. The Cobras will take on the Lions on Friday (Nov. 3) at 7:00 p.m. They will then play the Pioneers on Saturday (Nov. 4) at 2:00 p.m.

Cobras Defeat the Crusaders in Non-Conference Match
Cobras Defeat the Crusaders in Non-Conference Match

The Coker women’s volleyball team traveled to Belmont Abbey to battle the Crusaders in non-conference action Tuesday night (Oct. 31).  The Cobras came out victorious in the crucial fifth set to win the match 3-2 (20-25, 26-24, 25-21, 18-25, 15-11).

Cobras Look to Conquer Trojans in SAC Matchup
Cobras Look to Conquer Trojans in SAC Matchup

The Coker College women’s volleyball team will challenge the Anderson University Trojans in South Atlantic Conference action Saturday (Oct. 28) at 3:00 p.m.

Cobras Dig Pink, Strike Down Wolves 3-1 in SAC Match
Cobras Dig Pink, Strike Down Wolves 3-1 in SAC Match

The Coker women’s volleyball team played host to the Newberry College Wolves in South Atlantic Conference action Tuesday (Oct. 24) night. The Cobras kept momentum for most of the match and earned the 3-1 win (25-17, 19-25, 29-27, 25-16).

Cobras Bring in Wolves for Dig Pink Night
Cobras Bring in Wolves for Dig Pink Night

The Coker College women’s volleyball team plays host to the Wolves of Newberry College on Tuesday (Oct. 24) in a South Atlantic Conference matchup. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The match also serves as a Dig Pink and Fangs United night for the Cobras. The Cobras will be wearing special pink jerseys in honor of breast cancer awareness. Prior to the start of the match, Coker will have short presentation honoring two cancer survivors. There will also be a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Side-Out Foundation.

Cobras Downed by Eagles in SAC Action
Cobras Downed by Eagles in SAC Action

The Coker women’s volleyball team took on the Eagles of Carson-Newman in a South Atlantic Conference matchup Saturday (Oct. 21) afternoon. The Cobras lost the match in three sets (18-25, 22-25, 18-25).

Cobras Take Down UNC Pembroke, Drop Match to Wingate in Saturday's Tri-Match
Cobras Take Down UNC Pembroke, Drop Match to Wingate in Saturday's Tri-Match

The Coker College women’s volleyball team had a busy day Saturday (Oct. 14) as they took on both the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Braves and the Wingate University Bulldogs, recently ranked 24th in the country, as the host team of a tri-match.

Coker Drops Five Set Battle to Royals
Coker Drops Five Set Battle to Royals

The Coker women’s volleyball team hosted the Queens University of Charlotte Royals Thursday (Oct. 12) in South Atlantic Conference action. The Cobras came from two sets down to even the match, but lost the fifth set and therefore the match (14-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-21, 11-15).

Cobras Bring in Braves and Bulldogs for Tri-Match
Cobras Bring in Braves and Bulldogs for Tri-Match

The Coker College women’s volleyball team will host a tri-match featuring University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Wingate University on Saturday (Oct. 14). The Cobras will square off with the Braves at 2:00 p.m. and the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Wingate will be the “home” team when they take on UNC-P at 4:00 p.m.

Coker Welcomes the Royals to Town for SAC Matchup
Coker Welcomes the Royals to Town for SAC Matchup

The Coker College women’s volleyball will play host to the Queens University of Charlotte Royals Thursday (Oct. 12) at 7:00 p.m. in a South Atlantic Conference matchup.

Cobras Down the Bears in SAC Match
Cobras Down the Bears in SAC Match

The Coker women’s volleyball team hosted the Bears of Lenoir-Rhyne University Saturday (Oct. 7) and came away with the four set victory (25-18, 19-25, 27-25, 25-19).

Cobras Host Bears in SAC Play on Saturday
Cobras Host Bears in SAC Play on Saturday

The Coker College women’s volleyball team welcomes the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears to the DeLoach Center for a South Atlantic Conference match on Saturday (Oct. 7) at 2:00 p.m.

Cobras Take Down the Indians in Conference Match
Cobras Take Down the Indians in Conference Match

The Coker women’s volleyball began their five match homestand against the Indians of Catawba College on Tuesday (Oct. 3) in South Atlantic Conference action. The Cobras came out victorious, winning in four sets (25-19, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20).

Cobras Open Five Game Homestand with Catawba
Cobras Open Five Game Homestand with Catawba

The Coker College women’s volleyball team plays host to the Indians of Catawba College on Tuesday (Oct. 3) at 6:30 p.m in a South Atlantic Conference matchup.

Cobras Drop Tough SAC Match in Five at Tusculum
Cobras Drop Tough SAC Match in Five at Tusculum

The Coker College women’s volleyball traveled to Tennessee to take on the Pioneers of Tusculum College Saturday (Sept. 30) in a South Atlantic Conference matchup.

Cobras Blanked by the Lions in a SAC Matchup
Cobras Blanked by the Lions in a SAC Matchup

The Coker women’s volleyball team made their way to Mars Hill on Friday (Sept. 29) to take on the Lions in a South Atlantic Conference matchup. The Cobras kept the match tight but lost in three sets (25-23, 25-23, 25-18).

Cobras Take Down the Crusaders
Cobras Take Down the Crusaders

The Coker College women’s volleyball team went head-to-head with the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey College today (Sept. 26). The Cobras took three sets from the visitors, pulling out the victory in the fourth (22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-19), for a 3-1 win.

Cobras Battle Crusaders in Home Matchup
Cobras Battle Crusaders in Home Matchup

The Coker women’s volleyball team will play host to the Belmont Abbey Crusaders in a non-conference match on Tuesday (Sept. 26) at 7:00 p.m.

Coker Drops SAC Road Contest at Anderson
Coker Drops SAC Road Contest at Anderson

The Coker College women’s volleyball team traveled to Anderson University to battle the Trojans in a South Atlantic Conference matchup, but lost in three straight sets (25-13, 25-10, 25-22).

Cobras Outlast the Wolves
Cobras Outlast the Wolves

The Coker women’s volleyball team traveled to Newberry College Tuesday (Sept. 19) to take on the Wolves in the Cobras’ fifth South Atlantic Conference matchup. The Navy and Gold fought long and hard, winning the match 3-2 (18-25, 25-20, 25-20, 20-25, 20-18).

Cobras Beaten by the Eagles
Cobras Beaten by the Eagles

The Coker College women’s volleyball took on the Carson-Newman Eagles on Saturday (Sept. 16) afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference matchup. The Navy and Gold kept the score tight against the Eagles, but dropped the sets 25-15, 25-21, 25-20 to lose 3-0.

Cobras Overpower Railsplitters in Three Sets
Cobras Overpower Railsplitters in Three Sets

The Coker College women’s volleyball team took on the Railsplitters of Lincoln Memorial Friday (Sept. 15) in a South Atlantic Conference matchup that served as the Cobras home opener. The Navy and Gold only needed three sets (25-20, 25-23, 25-22) to take down the Railsplitters, who were a preseason No. 2 pick in the SAC, winning the match 3-0.

Cobras Open at Home with Two SAC Matches
Cobras Open at Home with Two SAC Matches

The Coker Cobra women’s volleyball team will host two South Atlantic Conference matches this weekend versus the Railsplitters of Lincoln Memorial (Sept. 15 at 7:00 p.m.) and the Carson-Newman Eagles (Sept. 16 at 2:00 p.m.).

Cobras Fall to the Royals
Cobras Fall to the Royals

The Coker Cobra women’s volleyball team traveled to Queens University of Charlotte on Tuesday (Sept. 12) to take on the Royals, but came out on the losing end of a 3-1 battle.

Cobras Stumble on Day Two of the Fleet Classic
Cobras Stumble on Day Two of the Fleet Classic

The Coker Cobra women’s volleyball team dropped a pair of matches Saturday (Sept. 9) versus King (Tenn.) and Shorter on the last day of the Fleet Classic Tournament.

Cobras Defeat the Fleet
Cobras Defeat the Fleet

The Cobra women’s volleyball team took on the Flying Fleet of Erskine College at the Fleet Classic Tournament and came out with a 3-1 win. The Navy and Gold are now 4-2 on the season.

2017 Coker Women's Volleyball Season Outlook
2017 Coker Women's Volleyball Season Outlook

The women’s volleyball team of Coker College, under the leadership of third year Head Coach Julia Rowland, begins their 2017 campaign on Friday, Sept. 1, at the Newberry College Volleyball Invitational versus the Bearcats of Lander University.