2006 (Freshman):
• Appeared in 30 matches and started eight.
• Racked up 99 digs for an average of 1.38 per game.
• Tallied two double-digit dig contests.
• Also an outstanding server with 20 aces and just four errors for a .980 success rate.
• Led the team in aces on four occasions.
• Pitched in with six assists from the back row.
• Racked up six digs in her first collegiate outing against Loyola on Aug. 25.
• Put together a strong performance in the Elon Volleyball Classic, totaling 17 digs in the three games to go along with eight service aces.
• Served a career-high four aces against Navy on Sept. 2.
• Came up with nine digs and three aces in a win over UAB on Sept. 2.
• Followed with a career-high 12 digs at North Texas on Sept. 5.
• Tied a career high with four aces against Texas State on Sept. 13.
• Dug 10 balls in the season finale against Colorado State on Nov. 23.

High School
• Grabbed first-team all-district honors her last three seasons as a prep (2003, 2004, 2005).
• Earned all-district mention as a freshman in 2002.
• Was team captain and team MVP all four seasons at Lamar High School.
• Was voted Most Athletic in her senior class.
• Also competed on the track and softball teams.
• Named to Gatorade Will to Win team in softball.

Personal
• Full name is Katelyn Tyler Blackwood.
• Born November 5, 1987.
• The daughter of Karen and Edward Blackwood Jr.
• Has one sister, Lauren.
• A pre-major, looking to major in business.
• Father played football at North Texas from 1965-69.