2020 Volleyball Roster
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Jersey Number 12
Jillian Thompson
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Lake Mary HS
- Hometown:
- Orlando, Fla.
Bio
| AWARDS / HONORS | ||||
| 2019-20 | The American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team | |||
JUNIOR (2021)
Made one appearance, playing in one total set.
SOPHOMORE (2020)
Saw action in two matches, appearing in two sets on the year … Made her first appearance of the season in the win over Stephen F. Austin (Jan. 28), logging her lone kill of the year in the process.
FRESHMAN (2019)
Helped lead Houston to its first postseason since 2000, having played in nine matches, making an appearance in 22 sets … Made the first start of her career in Houston’s five-set, comeback victory of RV Maryland (Sept. 7) … Posted a .357 hitting percentage in back-to-back outings against UTEP (Sept. 21) and Incarnate Word (Sept. 21) … Started at middle blocker in Houston’s conference opener against SMU (Sept. 27).
HIGH SCHOOL
Made two appearances in the district championship for Lake Mary High School, winning the title in 2015 before becoming the region runner-up … Lettered twice in her high school career before focusing on club volleyball, where she helped lead her team to the national championship game at the Junior National Championships in 2018.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Dennis and Julie Thompson … Has a brother, Cannon … Aspires to pursue a career in business marketing … Chosen by her high school principal to be part of the Golden Fleece Honorary Society … Involved in the Ronald McDonald House Charities … Lists Victoria Garrick, Gabrielle Reece and George Springer and her biggest inspirations … Enjoys traveling, hiking and scuba diving … Majoring in business marketing.
Houston at Big 12 Media Days
Thursday, August 07
Cougars All-Access: Barakat Rahmon (VB)
Tuesday, November 19
Cougars All-Access: Kate Georgiades (VB)
Wednesday, October 02
Cougars All-Access: David Rehr (VB)
Monday, September 16
