University of Minnesota Athletics
2018 Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 16
Kayla Buford
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Middle Blocker
- Height:
- 6-2
- High School:
- Canton HS
- Hometown:
- Canton, Mich.
- Major:
- BME and Sports Management
| PRONUNCIATION |
Played in six sets her senior season and had six kills and five blocks • made her first collegiate start in the win over Georgia Southern and had six kills, five blocks • saw action against Green Bay • saw action in the Indiana win.
2017 - JUNIOR SEASON:
Saw action in three sets and had four kills • recorded her first collegiate kill in the 3-0 win over UTSA • played in one set and added two kills in the win over Idaho State • saw action in the Rutgers match and had a kill.
2016 - SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Saw action in the Iowa match during her sophomore season.
2015 - FRESHMAN SEASON:
Made her collegiate debut vs. Texas A&M (8/29) • saw action against Sam Houston State (9/19) • saw action against No. 1 Penn State (9/26).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB:
Played for Canton High School and the Premier Volleyball Academy • playing one year with Canton High School, helped the Chiefs to a 32-13-1 division championship record when she had 81 kills and 73 total blocks • played three years at the Premier Volleyball Academy, including two with its 18-Onitsuka team • in 2014, Premier and Buford took second at nationals, while playing in Nicaragua her junior year.
PERSONAL:
Daughter of Tamika Higgins and Kevin Buford • graduated from Canton High School in 2015 and was the president of her high school's DECA chapter • majoring in BME and sports management.
Highlights: Gophers 2, USC 3
Saturday, November 01
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Sweep Illini
Thursday, October 30
Highlights: Gophers 3, Illinois 0
Wednesday, October 29
Highlights: Gophers 2, Purdue 3
Sunday, October 26
