University of Minnesota Athletics

2020-21 Volleyball Roster

Hunter Atherton
Jersey Number 11

Hunter Atherton

  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Height:
    5-10
  • High School:
    Dublin Coffman HS
  • Hometown:
    Prospect, Ohio
  • Prev School:
    North Carolina
PRONUNCIATION

2021 SPRING - FIFTH-YEAR SEASON: 
Graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in sports management • made her Minnesota debut in the Wisconsin match (3/21) and had nine assists and three digs.

PRIOR TO MINNESOTA:
Played for North Carolina during the 2019 and 2018 seasons • at UNC, saw action in 49 matches and 176 sets • had 1,390 assists and 321 digs with the Tar Heels • was at Nebraska for two seasons, where she redshirted in 2016 and played in 20 matches during the 2017 season • had 137 assists, 13 aces and 46 digs with the Cornhuskers.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB:
Played with Dublin Coffman High School and Mintonette Club • led Dublin Coffman to a state final • named the Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year • named the No. 41 prospect by Prepvolleyball.com • garnered Under-Armour First Team All-America honors • named the best setter award at the Under Armour All-America Showcase.

PERSONAL:
Daughter of Keith and Kim Atherton • holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with focus in interpersonal and organizational communications and a minor in theatrical design.
Coming Home: Alexis Hart
Wednesday, October 15
Cinematic Recap: Buckeye Sweep
Tuesday, October 14
Highlights: Gophers 3, Ohio State 0
Sunday, October 12
Highlights: Gophers 0, UCLA 3
Wednesday, October 08