Russ Rose Then (2017): “Kat came in from Mississippi and I haven’t had much of a chance to work with her but I look forward to getting her in the gym. She has a strong arm, and I look forward to seeing how that transitions from the SEC to the Big Ten. I know she’ll work hard and wants to make an impact.”
Russ Rose Now (2025):
2017 Season (Junior): Kathryn (“Kat”) Cather transferred to Penn State in 2017 following two seasons at Mississippi.
Did not play in any matches for Penn State due to injury.
Career Offensive Statistics
Before Penn State: 2016 Season (Sophomore at Mississippi): Played in 23 matches, started 19 … Missed eight matches due to concussion symptoms … Led the team and ranked 8th in the SEC with a .351 hitting percentage … named SEC Player of the Week for Oct. 3 … named to the Rebel Classic All-Tournament Team.
2015 (Season Freshman at Mississippi): Named to the SEC All-Freshman Team … named to the Magnolia Invitational All-Tournament Team … made the UMAA Honor Roll.
High School: Varsity Team Captain who lettered 4 years … led Hoover to first appearance in finals and finished Runner-up in 7A in 2014 … named to the All State Tournament Team … 2014 State AHSAA All-Star North Team … named All Hoover-South Team in 2012 and 2013 by The Birmingham News … made All Metro Team 2013 … made 6A State Honorable Mention Team 2012 … selected by AL.com for the 7A A-List 2014 … Scholar Athlete in 2014 … Team Captain of the Birmingham Volleyball Club … Birmingham AAU Super Regionals Champion in 2014 … 3-year Heart of Dixie Champions, 2012-2014 … achieved Runner-up Big South 18 Club in 2014 … earned Runner-up New Orleans AAU Super Regional 17u in 2012 …2-year Runner-up Kentucky Bluegrass Pre-Qualifier 17u 2013, 2014.