2009: Stepped in immediately as the starting libero, appearing in every match and leading the team with 93 sets played ... Led the team with 33 service aces, continually keeping opponents off balance ... Also finished first on the team in defensive digs, averaging 5.06 per set for a season total of 471 ... Added three kills and 13 assists on the offensive end.

Before Brown: Lettered three times at Newport Harbor High School … Helped her team to the Sunset League Championship in both her sophomore and junior seasons … Recipient of the Coaches’ Award her senior year … Also lettered in track and field.

Personal: Caroline Hope Cotton is the daughter of Charles and Diane Cotton of Newport Beach, California … Has three brothers, Charlie, Will, and Andrew.