Freshman (2021) - Game-By-Game Stats
- Appeared in 21 matches playing 53 sets
- Totaled 30 digs averaging 0.57 per set
- Career-high six digs at Michigan (Nov. 13)
- Totaled four aces
PRIOR TO RUTGERS:
- 2020 Under Armour All-American Watch List
- Four-time NC4A Cap 7 Conference Champion
- 2019 NC 4A State Quarterfinalist
- 2019 Cap 7 All-Conference Team
- 2019 Cardinal Gibbons Defensive Player of the Year
- Two-time NC 4A State Semifinalist in 2017 and 2018
- Played club for Triangle Volleyball
- 2020 PrepVolleyball Defensive Dandies Honorable Mention
- 2015 USAV GJNC National Runner-Up
- Member of the AVCA Phenom List
- Member of the Honor Roll and National Honor Society
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Kent and Lynn
- Has one brother, Ryan
- Major is undecided
NEWELL ON CHOOSING RUTGERS: "I chose Rutgers because of the high academics and competitive volleyball. I'll be receiving a great education all while playing in the top conference in the country."
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
One word to describe Coach Schweihofer: Competitive
I chose Rutgers because…: Of the high academics and competitive volleyball
One word to describe myself on the court: Intense
One word to describe myself off the court: Laid back
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My dad
The person I most admire is and why: My mom because she has been a stay at-home mom my whole life and she does so much for me
I started playing my sport because…: My best friend played and her mom convinced me to tryout
Best player ever competed against: Jade Demps (same conference in high school)
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Gym
If I wasn’t playing volleyball, I’d be: Probably playing basketball
Favorite professional athlete: Rafael Nadal
Favorite professional sports team: Atlanta Falcons
Few people know that I: Have tri-ctizenship to the US, Ireland, and England
Favorite cereal: Frosted Flakes
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: The Devil Wears Prada
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is: Emily Blunt
Favorite musician/group: Post Malone
The first song I knew all the words to is: Dora Theme Song
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Sleeping
Famous people I have met include: Jalen Rose
Favorite all-time gift received: Stuffed animal from my mom
Pets I had growing up were: Two hermit crabs, dog
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: Cinderella
The place in the world I would most like to visit is: Iceland
The website I visit most often is: Youtube
My favorite teacher was/is: Mr. Aragona, 11th, Psychology
The quote that most resonates with me is: "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." - Michael Jordan
If my life was a book, the title would be: The Life of Cara
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Gun metal grey
My spirit animal is: Tiger
One thing on my bucket list is: Seeing the Northern Lights
Phone app you cannot live without: Snapchat
