FRESHMAN (2009): Saw significant playing time in her first season on the court for The Citadel ... played in 102 of 119 matches, finishing with 137 kills and 119 digs ... had a breakout performance against UNC Asheville (Aug. 29) and established season-highs in kills (15) and digs (12) to go along with a .353 hitting percentage ... went on to notch double figure kill matches against S.C. State (11) and N.C. Central (14) ... led the squad with 32 service aces,  placing her seventh in the SoCon, finishing with multiple aces in nine matches ... collected four service aces in a four-game victory over N.C. Central (Aug. 29) ... multi-talented player that added six double figure dig matches for the Bulldogs ... amassed three double-digit dig matches against Southern Conference opposition, the first coming with 11 against Furman (Oct. 3) ... played significant role in the four-set victory over UNC Greensboro with 10 digs ... followed the performance against the Spartans with a 10-kill outing at Western Carolina (Oct. 31).

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College in 2009...played volleyball at Niceville High School...three year letter winner... team was two-time undefeated (30-0) 1-5A district champions...two-time Florida State Regional semifinalist... named to Northwest Florida All-Area Volleyball Team in 2007 and 2008...also selected for Pensacola Sports Association All-Star Team in 2008...named Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Young Female Referee of the Year for the State of Florida (2008-2009)...Wendy's High School Heisman Winner from The Collegiate High School in 2008...selected to President's List at Northwest Florida State College.

PERSONAL: Rachael Elizabeth Farrell...born Aug. 12, 1991 on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ohio... daughter of Kenneth and Donna Farrell...her father Ken played tennis at The Citadel...attended The Citadel over High Point and Cornerstone...majoring in business and health exercise and sport science.