Emory University

Senior (2021):

O’Dowd served as one of the Eagles primary middle blockers during the 2021 season as one an important part of Emory’s success throughout the season… Competed in 69 total sets across 24 matches… Finished second on the team in total blocks with 47 and third in blocks per set at .68… Had her highest kill total of the season in a five-set victory over Randolph-Macon (Oct. 23) when she posted 10 kills on a .316 attacking percentage (10-4—19)… Posted two games of five blocks, both coming in wins, against Saint Benedict in five sets and against UT-Dallas in the NCAA second round in four sets… Was vital in the Eagles NCAA second round victory over UT-Dallas where she registered eight kills and five blocks to help the team win in four sets and advance to the third round of the tournament… In a 3-0 victory over Chicago she recorded an impressive attacking percentage of .467 (7-0—15) which included not a single attacking error… Was named to the 2021 UAA Fall All-Academic Team.

Sophomore (2019):
Compiled 36 sets of play over 12 matches ... Gave the middle blocker corps a boost when called upon ... Finished third on the team with an average of 0.75 blocks per set ... Led or shared for team honors in blocks in five matches ... Established personal bests with seven kills and six (0-6) blocks in a 3-0 win vs. No. 9 Berry College (Sept. 7), with her blocks total tying for match honors ... Hit .556 (5-0--9) and chipped in three block assists in a 3-0 victory over No. 14 Christopher Newport (Sept. 6) ... Paced the Eagles with four (0-4) blocks and contributed three terminations in a sweep of No. 6 Juniata (Sept. 13). 

Freshman (2018):
Did not see any match action.

High School:
Four-year member of the volleyball program at George C. Marshall High School ... Played under coach Mike Carroll her final campaign ... Served as a team captain her final season ... As a senior, she totaled 133 kills, 40 blocks and 40 digs in helping her team to a 6A conference title ... Member of 5A conference-winning squads as a sophomore and junior ... While at Marshall HS, she was the Statesmen Star recipient (awarded to four students who exemplify exceptional characteristics) ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Math Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and Social Studies National Honor Society.

Played club volleyball for Metro 18 where she was coached by Silvia Johnson ... Helped Metro to a National Division 3rd-place finish at the 2018 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championships.

Personal:
Daughter of Stephen O'Dowd and Rhonda Brown ... Born Sept. 4.

Quote:
"The rain was raging, the humidity was horrid and my legs were lagging.  The first time I stepped on Emory's campus, it was pouring rain, and I had finished a rigorous weekend of volleyball.  To say that I was drained would be an understatement.  Walking onto Emory's campus and through the tour, I was captivated.  From the beautiful architecture, to the friendly faces, to the incredible classroom space and research opportunities, to the amazing course selection -- I was hooked and I could see myself thriving at Emory.  When I returned in the summer to attend a volleyball camp, I was met again with humidity and exhaustion.  Walking from the dorm, to the gym and to the dining hall was arduous.  As sweat dripped down my face and my legs shook beneath me, I knew Emory was the school for me.  Neither rain, nor humidity nor fatigue of say can stymie me from attending Emory University."

Career Stats

Roisin O'Dowd Career-High Kill Matches

Roisin O'Dowd Career-High Block Matches