5 Samantha Gradowitz
5 - Samantha Gradowitz
Height: 5-6
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif.
High School: Stockdale
Position: DS
Major: Nursing

2022 (Sophomore)


Played in a career-high 11 matches ... Recorded career-highs in service aces (4) and digs (46) ... After not consistently playing, she finished the season with six consecutive appearance ... Tied a career-high with three assists at Occidental (Oct. 22) ... Ended the season with a new career-high with 11 digs at Cal Lutheran (Oct. 29).

 

2021 (First-Year)


  • Played in 4 matches
  • Recorded a career-high 2 digs vs. Cal Lutheran (Sep. 21)

 

Career-Highs (through sophomore season)


  • Assists: 3, 2x, last at Occidental -- 10-22-22
  • Service Aces: 2, vs. La Verne -- 10-25-22
  • Digs: 11, at Cal Lutheran -- 10-29-22
  • Points: 2, vs. La Verne -- 10-25-22

 

Quick Facts


  • Postgraduate plans: Traveling nurse
  • Favorite Professional Athlete: Cooper Kupp
  • Favorite Music Artist/Band: George Strait
  • Favorite Food: Pasta
  • Favorite Inspirational Quote or Song: "The harder you work for something, the greater youll feel when you achieve it."
  • Why did you choose to become a Bulldog student-athlete?: I always knew I wanted to play volleyball at the collegiate level. When I was given the chance to visit Redlands and meet the coaches, I knew instantly Redlands was where I wanted to be. I absolutely fell in love with everything about it, the campus, the coaches, and the atmosphere. I felt it was perfect for me and exactly the type of school I was looking for. It checked all my boxes, and I am so incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to play at the next level.