“Nine — The 2010 Freshman Class,” DigNittanyVolleyball, Dec. 31, 2009
Russ Rose Then (2010): “”We thought Mikinizie was the top setter prospect in the class. We feel that there will be a transition, but once she gets up used to the speed of the college game she could be a great college setter. Mikinzie will have a lot of pressure on her because she’s replacing a four-year starter and a three-time All-American with both veteran and younger players around her. She came from a fine club program and has all the tools to be successful. Mikinzie has a great volleyball IQ at the setting position, is not afraid to try things, and knows the role she has to play.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Mikinzie was one of the top recruits in her class from Colorado and well trained. She battled for playing time and kept the level of play up albeit from the second side. She transferred to Colorado State after her freshman season.”
2010 Season (Freshman): 2010 National Champion … made her collegiate debut as the starting setter against North Carolina (8/28) … Appeared in 8 matches (1 start) and 11 sets … averaged 6.64 assists/set … recorded 1 service ace.
Did not play for Penn State in subsequent seasons.
Before Penn State: Three-year varsity letterwinner and team captain at Chaparral High School in Parker, Colo. … guided her team to the 2006 and 2009 District Championship and the 2009 Regional Championship … earned second team All-League and was named an AAU All-American her freshman season … selected second team All-Conference sophomore year … named a PrepVolleyball Top 50 Junior Recruit and Volleyball Magazine Top 30 Underclassman … was a two-time first team All-Academic honoree … selected first team All-Conference, first team All-State, CCGS All-State and All-Colorado senior year … was an AVCA/Under Armour and ESPN RISE All-American … Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 … was a four-year academic letterwinner … member of the National Honor Society and the Chinese National Honor Society … was a Best Sophomore and Junior Choir member … named to the honor roll all four years … was a Link Crew leader.
“Lion Lookback: Penn State vs. UNC,” The Daily Collegian, Aug. 28, 2010
“Freshman hoping to acquire starting role as setter,” The Daily Collegian, Aug. 27, 2010