Laney Perdue

Bio

As a Sophomore

• Played in all 33 matches and 92 sets during the 2025 season.
• Helped Tampa finish 32-1 overall and 20-0 in Sunshine State Conference play while advancing to the NCAA Division II national semifinal.
• Finished the season with 98 digs, 21 kills, and 13 service aces.
• Posted a .975 serve percentage during the season.
• Averaged 1.07 digs per set during the year.
• Recorded at least one dig in 28 matches during the season.
• Opened the season with three digs against Lander (Sept. 5).
• Tallied six digs and two service aces against West Florida (Sept. 20).
• Recorded a season-high eight digs in a five-set victory over Eckerd (Oct. 10).
• Posted seven digs and two service aces in a five-set win over Barry (Oct. 18).
• Tallied six digs and two service aces at Embry-Riddle (Oct. 24).
• Recorded seven digs in a sweep over Nova Southeastern (Oct. 31).
• Posted a season-high nine digs in a five-set road victory at Barry (Nov. 14).
• Tallied eight digs and two service aces in a five-set win at Lynn (Nov. 15).
• Recorded six digs in the NCAA South Regional championship victory over Barry (Dec. 6).
• Posted seven digs in the NCAA National Semifinal victory over Ferris State (Dec. 11).
• Registered multiple service aces in four matches during the season.
• Finished with multiple digs in 22 matches during the year.
• Helped Tampa rank among the nation’s leaders in digs per set (16.10) and winning percentage (.970).

As a Freshman

• Played in 24 matches and appeared in 51 sets.
• Recorded 7 service aces, averaging 0.14 per set.
• Registered 56 digs, averaging 1.10 per set.
• Posted a .417 attack percentage, leading the team.
• Delivered 99 receptions, finishing with a .939 reception percentage.
• Recorded 3 kills, 1 error, 8 attempts (.250) vs Barry (Oct. 19).
• Tallied 2 service aces and 2 digs at Nova Southeastern (Oct. 26).
• Registered 2 service aces and 1 dig vs Florida Tech (Nov. 23).
• Delivered 2 digs at St. Mary's (TX) (Sep. 13).
• Posted 2 digs vs Anderson (SC) (Sep. 13).

High School

• Attended Olympia High School.
• Lettered twice in volleyball and beach volleyball.
• Played for coach Semei Tello.
• Was team captain all four years.
• Set school record for kills in one season (468) and career kills (1,043).
• Was named 2024 Olympia High School Female Athlete of the Year.
• 2024 Orlando Sentinel All-Area beach volleyball team.
• In 2023, was FACA All-State, FACA All-Academic, named to Nike TOC All-Tournament Team, and the Orlando Sentinel All-Area volleyball team.
• 2022 and 2023 All-Metro Team, 2021 SAC All-County Team, 2021 Cure for a Cause All-Tournament Team, and 2021 Team Florida. 

Personal

• Achieved honor roll all four years.
• Four-year Academic letter.
• Volunteered as a volleyball assistant coach for 10U.
• Member of National Honor Society.
• Played club for OTVA under Roberto Santasofia. 
• Southeast Qualifier Champions and LoneStar Qualifier runner-up.
• Majoring in political science with a minor in sports management.
• Daughter of Jared and Brandis Perdue.
• Father Jared played football at Citadel.
• Has four younger siblings: Eliza, Raelynn, Alyse, and Everett.
• Birthdate: 07/28/2006.