2018 Women's Volleyball Roster
O'Neil, Kelly
Jersey Number 24
Kelly O'Neil
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Defensive Specialist
- High School:
- Mercy
- Hometown:
- Louisville, KY
- Prev School:
- Arizona
Bio
Freshman (At Arizona): Kelly appeared in six matches (14 sets) over the final month of the season after not seeing action prior, notching 15 digs (1.07/set) and three aces (0.21/set) on the season. She had her best career match (10 digs, 2 aces) in UA’s five-set victory over No. 16 Oregon (11/12).
Prep: A four-year letterwinner at Mercy Academy under head coach Matt Thomerson, Kelly helped lead Mercy to a national and state championships in 2014. An all-state performer as a senior, she was selected to the all-region team as a junior and a senior. She competed for Union club team in Kentucky.
Personal: Daughter of Stuart and Sherry O’Neil. Born July 6, 1998. Major is business.
Favorites
Post college ambition: To be the best she can everyday
Person with biggest influence on athletic career: Her mom
Athlete: Kerry Walsh Jennings
What impresses her about her coach: She makes you better every day not just on but off the court
Biggest obstacle: When life knocked her down with an illness but was still able to fight and to continue with her dreams
Hobbies: Hanging with friends and family
Movies: The Proposal, The Blindside
TV Shows: The Vampire Diaries, The Office
Music group: Maroon 5
Food: Steak and spaghetti
Class: Psychology
Book: The Help
Movie Quote: “Greater good? I am your wife, I am the greatest good you’re ever going to get.”
Pro team: The Cavaliers
Place to visit: Niagara Falls
Person she’d most like to meet: Selena Gomez
Words that describe her: Kind-hearted, driven and competitive
Best advice: Never give up
Why she chose UofL: It was her favorite school growing up
Three favorite fire-up songs: Lose yourself by Eminem, Power by Kanye West and Taste by Tyga
Prep: A four-year letterwinner at Mercy Academy under head coach Matt Thomerson, Kelly helped lead Mercy to a national and state championships in 2014. An all-state performer as a senior, she was selected to the all-region team as a junior and a senior. She competed for Union club team in Kentucky.
Personal: Daughter of Stuart and Sherry O’Neil. Born July 6, 1998. Major is business.
Favorites
Post college ambition: To be the best she can everyday
Person with biggest influence on athletic career: Her mom
Athlete: Kerry Walsh Jennings
What impresses her about her coach: She makes you better every day not just on but off the court
Biggest obstacle: When life knocked her down with an illness but was still able to fight and to continue with her dreams
Hobbies: Hanging with friends and family
Movies: The Proposal, The Blindside
TV Shows: The Vampire Diaries, The Office
Music group: Maroon 5
Food: Steak and spaghetti
Class: Psychology
Book: The Help
Movie Quote: “Greater good? I am your wife, I am the greatest good you’re ever going to get.”
Pro team: The Cavaliers
Place to visit: Niagara Falls
Person she’d most like to meet: Selena Gomez
Words that describe her: Kind-hearted, driven and competitive
Best advice: Never give up
Why she chose UofL: It was her favorite school growing up
Three favorite fire-up songs: Lose yourself by Eminem, Power by Kanye West and Taste by Tyga
VB: Highlights vs. Western Kentucky
Tuesday, September 23
VB: Highlights vs. Rice
Sunday, September 14
VB: Highlights vs. Northern Iowa
Sunday, September 14
VB: Highlights vs. No. 18 Creighton
Saturday, September 13
