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2026 Volleyball Roster

5 Nil Kayaalp

5 Nil Kayaalp

  • Position:
    L
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey
  • Major:
    Television Production & Studies
  • High School:
    Okyanus Koleji

Summary

Biography

2024: Member of Athletic Director Scholars Academic Honor Roll…CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll recipient.
2023: CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll recipient.

BACKGROUND: Attended Okyanus Koleji in Istanbul, Turkey…Played four years of volleyball…Team qualified for the playoffs on multiple occasions.

PERSONAL: Has two siblings…Enjoys reading, listening to music, swimming, and beach volleyball…Mentioned Zhu, Monolink, and Daft Punk as her favorite musical artists, Gizem Örge, Simge Sebnem Aköz, and Kelsey Robinson as her favorite athletes, and Stranger as her favorite book…Started playing volleyball at the age of 11.

CAREER HIGHS
Kills: 1, several times, most recently vs. UNCW (9/19/25)                
Assists: 9 vs. Rider (9/6/25)                        
Blocks: None                                
Aces: 5 at Hampton (10/10/25)                        
Digs: 27 vs. Campbell (11/22/25)    
         


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2026
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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2023Freshman

    L/DS
    5'4"
    5
  • 5

    2024Sophomore

    L
    5'4"
    5
  • 5

    2025Junior

    L
    5'4"
    5
  • 5

    2026Senior

    L
    5'4"
    5