Note: written on 3/12/2021
Today the Bearcats will look to honor their lone senior, setter Ashley Kozer. Kozer is from Norton, Ohio where she attended Archbishop Hoban High School. Kozer has had quite the journey in her volleyball career as she had been apart of two other Universities before finding her home here at The University of Cincinnati. Kozer started off her colligate career at Loyola University in Maryland for her freshman season. Kozer transferred from Loyola to TCU for her sophomore season in 2018 before finding her home her at the University of Cincinnati In 2019. The senior setter has done a fantastic job leading the Bearcats so far this season to where they are now which is 6-4 (4-1 AAC).
During Ashley’s time here at the University of Cincinnati she had a lot of positive things to say about her career here. We were able to reach out to Ashley to ask about her time here at the University of Cincinnati and here’s what she had to say.
“Honestly, I just love these girls. The amount of love I have for every single one of them is second to none. Armania Heckenmueller and I have the best setter relationship that I have ever had. We just want to see each other do amazing and I think that’s really rare. I think being a Bearcat is something really special. When I step into the gym I know that every single girl has my back and has my best interest at heart. We are all working towards he same goal and we all are 100% committed. I’m going to miss these girls and just doing every day life with them. They make me a better person, a better teammate and I wish them all the best in the future seasons.”
We asked Ashley, what her favorite memory was here at the University of Cincinnati was and her response is as followed.
“I honestly loved our first road trip this season when we took on Illinois State. We had nine players, and only one technical starter. We just came out super prepared and just played out of our minds. Our coaching staff did a fantastic job preparing us extremely well and the amount of trust was unbelievable. I was just so happy to happy and grateful to play with those girls and I think we put our season off to a great start.”
Kozer has had a fantastic senior season up to date as she has recorded 331 Assists, 11 service aces, seven kills, 89 digs and five blocks. Kozer had recorded season her season highs in kills, when she recorded three versus Illinois State on January 29th. Kozer recorded a incredible 57 assists and three blocks in the teams 3 set to 1 victory over East Carolina University on February 11th. The senior recorded her career high in service aces when she recorded five versus crosstown rival Xavier on February 5th. The senior setter recorded her season high in digs back on January 29th when she recorded 19 digs versus Illinois State University.
She plans to graduate in the Spring with a degree in marketing. Her plans after she graduates is to move to Austin, Texas where she has a job lined up in the marketing field! Once again congratulations Ashley on all your success on and off the court. The Bearcats volleyball program is very happy to call you a member of their team. The Front Office News staff wishes you nothing but the best for you in the future as you head into your next chapter of your life!
