2007: As a true freshman, appeared in 11 matches and 13 games ... had a career-best four digs at Western Illinois 10/9 ... had two digs against Wright State (8/25), Drake (9/22) and Bradley (10/27) ... recorded one service ace each versus Bradley (9/29) and Indiana State (10/5/07) ... had one kill against Fresno State (9/8/07).

High School: Two-year starter and three-year letterwinner at Marcus High School ... was named the state of Texas 2006 District 6 Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year ... team MVP as a senior ... averaged 4.5 digs per game as a senior ... played club volleyball on Texas Advantage, which finished 11th at the USA junior volleyball championships in 2006 ... named her club team's best all-around player in both 2005 and 2006 ... named to Prep Volleyball.com Senior Aces List as one of top 250 players in the nation.

Personal: Daughter of Kurt and Becky Saunders ... full name is Chelsea Lane Saunders ... majoring in international marketing ... enjoys photography, art and going to movies in her spare time ... chose to attend UNI because of the coaching staff and outstanding volleyball program ... favorite quote is "If I have given my all and still to not win, I haven't lost. Others may remember winning or losing; I remember the journey." - Apolo Anton Ohno ... born June 22, 1989 in San Antonio, Texas.

CAREER HIGHS
Kills: 1 vs. Fresno State (9/8/07)
Aces: 1, twice
Blocks: 0
Digs: 4 at Western Illinois (10/9/07)
Assists: 0
Points: 1.0, several times