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Get To Know Me: Natalie Benson
Oct 09, 2018 | Volleyball
Freshman helped Tigers set a conference match record for aces this season.
Natalie Benson is today's Memphis volleyball "Get To Know Me." A freshman from Bradley, Ill., Benson has seen action in nine matches to date in 2018. Benson is a libero/defensive specialist and has 18 digs this season, including a career-best six against Stephen F. Austin. In a Sept. 8 victory over North Alabama, Benson served a career-high six aces and helped the Tigers set an American Athletic Conference match record for three games with 14 aces.
Before coming to the Bluff City, Benson was a two-time Kankakee Daily Journal All-Area performer (2016, 2017). As a senior in 2017, she was named team MVP in helping lead Bradley-Bourbonnais High School to a 28-7 record and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A state regional semifinals.
Let's learn more about Benson away from the court.
My favorite video game as a child was … Wii Sports
An "old school" song I have on my playlist is … "I Ran" by A Flock of Seagulls
My favorite meal my mom cooks is … Grilled cheese
Another sport I played growing up was … Softball
If I didn't play volleyball, I would play … Soccer or gymnastics
The TV show nobody can believe I watch is … Stranger Things
A TV reality show that I could win is … American Ninja Warrior
My favorite website is … Lululemon.com
If I could have any superpower, it would be … To be invisible
One word that best describes me is … Chill
If I could invite any two people to dinner, they would be … Ryan Goseling and Chris Pratt
My favorite TV show as a child was … Caillou
Most famous person I've ever met … Lauren Carlini, Team USA volleyball player
When I'm not playing/practicing volleyball, I like to … Sleep
My favorite toys as a child were … Barbies
My favorite athlete is … Kris Bryant
My favorite historical figure is … Rosa Parks
The three things I can't live without are … 1) Starbucks; 2) my family; 3) my friends
My favorite sports team is … Chicago Cubs
My favorite color is … Blue
My favorite candies are … Twix
Before coming to the Bluff City, Benson was a two-time Kankakee Daily Journal All-Area performer (2016, 2017). As a senior in 2017, she was named team MVP in helping lead Bradley-Bourbonnais High School to a 28-7 record and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A state regional semifinals.
Let's learn more about Benson away from the court.
My favorite video game as a child was … Wii Sports
An "old school" song I have on my playlist is … "I Ran" by A Flock of Seagulls
My favorite meal my mom cooks is … Grilled cheese
Another sport I played growing up was … Softball
If I didn't play volleyball, I would play … Soccer or gymnastics
The TV show nobody can believe I watch is … Stranger Things
A TV reality show that I could win is … American Ninja Warrior
My favorite website is … Lululemon.com
If I could have any superpower, it would be … To be invisible
One word that best describes me is … Chill
If I could invite any two people to dinner, they would be … Ryan Goseling and Chris Pratt
My favorite TV show as a child was … Caillou
Most famous person I've ever met … Lauren Carlini, Team USA volleyball player
When I'm not playing/practicing volleyball, I like to … Sleep
My favorite toys as a child were … Barbies
My favorite athlete is … Kris Bryant
My favorite historical figure is … Rosa Parks
The three things I can't live without are … 1) Starbucks; 2) my family; 3) my friends
My favorite sports team is … Chicago Cubs
My favorite color is … Blue
My favorite candies are … Twix
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