Arkansas State University

Preseason: Coming off of her shoulder injury that forced to miss last season ... Had a very good spring for us as she learned how to play on the right side ... Quickly became effective as an attacker on the right side and transitioned her middle blocking skills over to the right side as well.

2005: Sat out the season after sustaining a shoulder injury prior to the season and claimed a redshirt.

High School: Four-year starter at Greeley West High School in Greeley, CO ... Three-time All-State, All-Conference and All-County selection including a first team All-State honor as a senior ... Named the Most Valuable Player of the West-Central Volleyball game in 2004 ... Registered 328 kills, 199 total blocks, 226 digs and 40 service aces as a senior ... Four-year starter as a goalkeeper for the soccer team where she led her team to back-to-back state titles ... Three-time All-State and All-County selection in soccer and four-time All-Conference recipient ... Also was a two-year starter in basketball as a freshman and sophomore.

Personal: Daughter of Rick and Susan Payne ... Born on February 17, 1987 ... Majoring in social work.