West Texas A&M University Athletics

2008

Adding depth to the Lady Buff middle blocker position, Purdy saw action in 31 matches, earning the start in 19 matches. She earned 109 kills in 243 attempts for a hitting percentage of .255 and an average of 1.47 kills per set. Purdy also tallied 15 service aces and 25 digs. The 6-0 middle put up nine solo blocks and 50 block assists, averaging 0.80 blocks per set. Purdy enjoyed career high matches against St. Leo on Sept. 20, 2008, and ENMU on Oct. 28, 2008. She registered 10 kills and five blocks against St. Leo and recorded three aces and four digs against ENMU.

High School

Purdy played for head coach Tracy Perez-Petersen at Arlington (Texas) James Martin High where she led her team to an undefeated district championship. She was selected to the TAPPS first team all-district, all-State, and was chosen as the Newcomer of the Year in 2005. Purdy played club volleyball for North Dallas. Following high school, she spent a brief period in the Navy. She is the daughter of James and Wendy Purdy.