University of Houston Volleyball Head Coach Kaddie Platt announced the addition of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi transfer and Houston native Claire Karsten on Wednesday morning.
“We are elated to welcome Claire back to Houston,” Platt said. “She is an established player at this level, and we are excited to add her skill set to our team for the upcoming season.”
Karsten (OH) joins an already strong 2017 class as the Cougars signed Ryan Emmert (MB), Abby Irvine (S) and Gabi Zelaya (OH) in November.
Claire Karsten
5-10 | OH | Houston Christian/Texas Tornadoes/Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | Houston
Karsten is a 5-10 outside hitter out of A&M-Corpus Christi where she played her freshman campaign in 2016. With the Islanders, she totaled 82 kills (1.39 per set) and 43 digs (0.73 per set) across 28 matches and five starts. Karsten was also a member of the Islander Beach Volleyball program.
A Houston native, Karsten was a four-year starter, graduating from Houston Christian High School. After transferring from St. John XXIII College Prep prior to her junior season, she led the Mustangs in kills and helped the team to consecutive third-place finishes in the Southwest Preparatory Conference. Karsten was named SPC Newcomer of the Year and All-SPC as a junior. As a senior, she garnered Houston Open Tournament MVP honors.
Karsten played club for Texas Tornados.
She will have three years of eligibility remaining and is eligible to play immediately for Houston.
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