October 3, 2025

University of North Florida’s Kendall Newbold Earns Freshman Honors

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Kendall Newbold, a freshman opposite hitter for the UNF volleyball team, has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Week following impressive performances in recent matches. Newbold showcased her skills with an average of three kills per set and a strong attack proficiency, helping her team during crucial games. Her contributions have established her as a key player for the Ospreys, and her growing potential is evident as the season progresses with expectations for her future impact.

Jacksonville, FL – Kendall Newbold, a freshman opposite hitter for the University of North Florida (UNF), has been named Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Week. This is the first weekly honor awarded to an Osprey volleyball player this season.

Newbold’s outstanding performances during matches against West Georgia and Queens on September 28, 2025, were pivotal to her recognition. Throughout these matches, she averaged an impressive three kills per set and achieved an attack proficiency of over .350, marking a significant contribution to her team. Her ability to perform under pressure and in crucial moments has established her as a key player for the Ospreys.

In two matches last week, Newbold participated in every set and made her mark. Against West Georgia, she recorded 10 kills with a hitting percentage of .421 and also contributed three blocks. Two days later, during the match against Queens, she excelled even further, achieving 14 kills with a hitting percentage of .333, alongside nine digs, three blocks, and one ace.

Currently, Kendall Newbold ranks eighth overall in the Atlantic Sun Conference in attack proficiency and fourth among freshmen with an average of 2.49 kills per set. Her career record for digs and aces has significantly contributed to her team’s overall performance in the season.

North Florida volleyball head coach Kristen Wright has highlighted Newbold’s role within the team, describing her as the “go-to as a freshman” and acknowledging her breakout performances thus far. This recognition reaffirms the potential that Newbold holds for the future and the impact she has already made in her early collegiate career.

The University of North Florida volleyball team is set to face their next challenge in a River City Rumble against Jacksonville on October 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. The match will take place at Swisher Gymnasium, where fans can expect to see more of Newbold’s continued growth and contribution to the Ospreys’ performance.

With her established skills and performance history already paving the way for a promising future in collegiate volleyball, Kendall Newbold is certainly a player to watch as the season progresses. Her achievements not only contribute to the team’s success but also etch her name in the annals of UNF volleyball as a standout freshman making an immediate impact.

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