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2022 - Freshman Season: Appeared in all 31 matches for the Bulldogs, playing 80 sets...tallied 16 service aces, along with 21 digs...had a season-highs of 3 kills, 7 attacks, 3 service aces, and 3 digs vs. Georgetown, Oct. 7.

High School: Four-year starter at William Mason High School under the direction of head coach Lindsey Dinkelacker...Helped the Comets post a 62-30 overall record, including a perfect 36-0 in conference play (six consecutive conference championships)...Named the Conference Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-District in 2021...Accumulated 780 kills and 415 digs over the last four seasons...Played club for Elite VBTC...Also competed in track and field in high school...Graduated cum laude

Personal: Daughter of Bryan Darby and Dr. Tamiika Hurst...Has four younger siblings (Elgin, Syria, Djoser, and Tazhe)

MORE ABOUT BROOKLYNE

Major: Psychology
Dream Job: Clinical psychology researcher
Why she chose Butler: I chose Butler because at BU I know I can push myself athletically and academically, while being supported in a place that already feels like home.
Favorite Volleyball Memory: Beating one of my high school's rivals in five sets on my senior night.
Favorite Place on Campus: Hinkle Fieldhouse
Favorite School Subject or Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Pet: I used to have a ball python named Apollo
Hidden Talent: I can draw a little
Hobby: Ceramics and yoga
Connection to someone well-known: David Fulcher, a former Cincinnati Bengals football player, was my neighbor and volunteered at my high school.
Favorite Sport besides Volleyball: Beach volleyball
Favorite Holiday: Birthdays or Thanksgiving
Favorite Color: Grey
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Dessert: Bubble tea or ice cream
Favorite Book: Out of My Mind
Favorite TV Show: Black-ish
Favorite TV Show growing up: The Suite Life on Deck
Favorite Movie: The Princess and the Frog
Favorite Music: R&B
Best dish: Mac and cheese
Favorite snack: Chocolate covered pretzels and fruit