2009 (Freshman): Saw action in 121 games and 32 matches ... As a freshman led the team in kills (326), kills per game (2.69) and total attacks (929) ... Was second on the team in digs (325) and digs per game (2.69) ...  Her 31 aces was third-best on the squad ... Had 15 matches with double digit kills ... Recorded season-high 20 kills against UNC Pembroke on Sept. 26.

Faribault High School: Chosen All-Conference for all four years of high school ... Two-time AAU All-American ... Most Valuable Player at Faribault in final two seasons of high school ... Two-time Faribault Best Offensive Player ... Played club volleyball for Northern Lights.

Personal: Shannon Byers is the daughter of John and Terri Byers ... She is majoring in Biology.