Volleyball Inks Experienced Setter Kelly Negron

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - UNF volleyball is excited to add more experience to its squad as the Ospreys announce the signing of setter Kelly Negron, a graduate transfer from UC Irvine.

Negron is a native of Puerto Rico but attended high school and earned her bachelor's in California, recording a phenomenal high school career at Trabuco Hills before earning letters with the Anteaters at UC Irvine.

Kelly Negron
Hometown: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Position: Setter
Height: 5-7
Previous School: UC Irvine
High School: Trabuco Hills (California)
Club: A4 Volleyball Club

Honors and Statistics

Logged 317 sets and 85 matches at UC Irvine, surpassing 2,000 assists while dropping in 54 aces
Was also impactful on the defensive side of the game, posting 748 digs at 2.36 digs/set
Had a career-high 56 assists at Cal State Fullerton Nov. 2, 2019
Broke the 50-assist marker three times during that season
Notched 37 double-doubles during her career at UCI
Earned Big West Freshman of the Week honors Sept. 9, 2019
Two-time first team all-conference pick in high school
Helped Trabuco Hills advance to the CIF Division 2 final
Earned Orange County Register First Team All-County honors
Made the Puerto Rican National Team

Fun Facts and Personal Info

Birthplace is Arecibo, P.R.
Intends to work on her master's of educational leadership
Daughter of Nydia Urdaz Hernandez and Kenneth Negron Medina
Has two siblings, Ashley (30) and Cristina (28). Ashley played volleyball at Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez. Cristina played at Graceland University.
Loves to go on walks and go on coffee runs

Coach Wright on Kelly
"Kelly will bring a wealth of maturity and add tremendous strengths to our already advanced and established setting arsenal. I love the cultural aspects Kelly will bring to our training sessions and team cohesion as a whole. She is a multi-year starter and proven player in the NCAA, serving as a puzzle piece we've been needing as we strive to accomplish our mission next fall. We hope her experience at UNF is the icing on the cake to an already successful career." -- Head Coach Kristen Wright

Why UNF?
"The answer to this is very simple: volleyball and family. Doing my undergraduate degree at UC Irvine was an awesome experience where I had the opportunity to meet some of my best friends and play for a high level program. However, there was one thing missing, family. For my last year of eligibility I was looking for a great volleyball program that was closer to home. Committing to UNF will give me the opportunity to see my family more than once a year, while playing for some of the best volleyball coaches and teammates. I am very excited for next year and I cannot wait to get there, complete and win the conference!" -- Kelly Negron

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