Senior veteran who is expected to provide youthful team with leadership and direction…Injuries limited her to just 40 games where she finished with 36 kills in 2007.

2006-07: Played in 89 of 110 games as a sophomore…Finished 2006 with 1.07 kills per game…Was fourth on the team in total blocks with 20…Averaged just over one kill and one dig over her 33 games as a freshman.

High School: Three-year starter and two-time team MVP at Fayetteville East High School.

Coach Comments: AC is a natural leader and as one of four seniors on this team she will be a great asset to our young team.  She is also one of the smartest hitters we have ever had, always able to find the open spot on the floor for a much needed point.”

Personal: Born April 1, 1987...Parents are Karla and Joe Claud...Has an older sister Leslie, and a younger brother, Aaron...Majoring in mass communications...Wants to work in public relations after graduation...Favorite athlete is Dwyane Wade...Enjoys going to movies and shopping.