Comparing Volleyball Stats by Class Year
Overview
We analyze whether collegiate experience level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) in NCAA Division 1 volleyball impacts player performance across multiple facets of the game: scoring, attacking efficiency, setting, serving, and defense.
Category Averages Across Class Years
Below are the per-set averages and attacking efficiencies across all four class standings from the 2020–2026 seasons. Click any column header to sort.
Comparing Key Metrics by Class Year
This interactive chart compares scoring (Points), attacking (Kills), and defending (Digs and Blocks) per set across experience levels.
Distribution of Total Points per Set
Hover over the boxplot below to examine the median, quartiles, and range of total points produced per set by class year.
Interactive Player Comparison (Head-to-Head)
Compare any two players side-by-side. Use the search bars in Player 1 and Player 2 below, then click any row in either table to update the comparison card instantly.
Head-to-Head Player Comparison
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Player 1
Sarah Franklin
Wisconsin (Big Ten) | Junior | OH | 2023-2024
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Player 2
Harper Murray
Nebraska (Big Ten) | Freshman | OH | 2023-2024
| Stat Category | Sarah Franklin | Harper Murray | Leader |
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Key Takeaways
- Overall Scoring: Average points per set increases by 39% from Freshman year (1.28) to Senior year (1.78).
- Attacking Volume & Efficiency: Seniors average 1.39 kills per set with a .185 average hitting percentage, compared to 0.98 kills per set and .141 hitting percentage for freshmen.
- Net Defense: Average blocks per set climb from 0.28 (freshmen) to 0.37 (seniors), a 32% increase.
- Floor Defense: Digs per set increase steadily each year, rising from 1.20 to 1.53 per set.