Cate Schnell

Played seven matches this season finishing with seven digs, four aces and two assists.
Recorded a career-high two aces and three digs in the win against Western Michigan (9/20).
Made her collegiate debut against Wofford (9/16).

2023 - FRESHMAN

At Cathedral Catholic, finished the 2022 season 42-0 and dropped just one set all year to go 106-1 in sets
The Dons won the CIF Open Division State Championship and were named the No. 1 team in the nation by MaxPreps
Played 10 seasons of club ball with Coast Volleyball and helped guide her 17s squad to a third-place finish at AAUs in the 18 Open section and third-place finish in the nation at junior nationals

Birthday is February 26
Daughter of Kimberly Wueste-Schnell and Tim Schnell
Has two siblings, Jackie and Sarah
Her mother rowed at UC Santa Barbara, aunt Stacey Wueste played basketball at Stanford, and grandpa Robert Wueste played basketball at University of California.
Majoring in Business
Why Tennessee: "The moment I walked on the University of Tennessee campus, I knew I was home. Immediately, I felt the excitement of Knoxville and I wanted to be part of the student body but also to contribute to the school as an athlete and wear Tennessee orange. Every person I met, was welcoming and I could picture myself both in the classroom and on the court. My goal is to further my education at the Haslam School of Business and make great life-long friends. I can't wait to be a Lady Volunteer."