Robyn Byrnes Class: Senior Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio High School: Ursuline Academy Height: 5-6 Position: Defensive Specialist Birthdate: 12/05/1979

GENERAL: Miami’s primary defensive specialist in 2000 ... has been a significant back row contributor the past three seasons.

2000: Played in all but three matches ... was sidelined for three matches with a severely sprained ankle ... amassed 166 digs, including double-digits in digs in six matches ... averaged 1.82 digs per game ... compiled 140 digs in league play to average 2.26 digs per game ... playing only the back row, amassed an impressive 23 digs in a five-game match with Ohio ... previous career-best was 14 ... five times, served up two aces (TCU, Central Michigan, Buffalo, Ohio, Akron), which tied a career-high sum ... also posted a career-best four assists against Dayton ... posted kills in the first two matches of the season ... a member of the MAC Honor Roll.

1999: One of only two players to compete in every match during the season and the only returning player to accomplish that feat ... saw action in 73 games ... posted double-digits in digs in five games, notching a season-high 14 against Akron ... tallied 13 digs in three other contests ... also recorded career-high totals in kills (two against Western Michigan) and service aces (two against Bowling Green in the MAC Quarterfinal match) ... amassed 133 digs for the season to average 1.82 per game ... averaged 2.04 digs per game in conference action ... named to the MAC Honor Roll.

1998: Played in 29 of Miami’s 35 matches, the most of any returning first-year participant ... was on the court in over 60 percent of the RedHawks’ games ... tallied 104 digs, the most of any returning non-starter ... averaged 1.33 digs per game ... recorded 10 assists and one service ace ... established a season-best 14 digs in Miami’s 3-0 win at Buffalo ... a member of the MAC Honor Roll.

High School: A three-year letterwinner ... earned second-team all-Greater Cincinnati League accolades as a senior ... an honorable mention all-city pick for Ursuline Academy in 1997 ... selected to Wooster Big 4 Tournament Team as a senior ... captained her team as a senior ... as a sophomore, Ursuline was state runner-up ... played for Sports Express Club team ... her club team qualified for nationals in 1996 and 1998 ... also earned a letter in basketball ... attended Miami’s Advanced Camp ... a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born December 5, 1979 (21 years old) ... daughter of Terry and Diane Byrnes ... a zoology major.