2008 (Junior):  Started 31 matches appearing in 33...finished with 190 kills and three double-digit performances...registered a career-high 12 kills without committing an error against Alabama Huntsville (9/26/08) to capture a .857 hitting mark...recorded a team-best 23 solo blocks and finished with 92 total...had three solo blocks in a 3-1 victory over Palm Beach Atlantic (10/7/08)... six digs against Barry (9/19/08) marked another career-high...ended the season with 40 digs...combined for seven blocks against Lenoir-Rhyne in the three-set sweep...also tallied two service aces.

2007 (Sophomore):  Made 32 appearances during her second season...tallied 84 kills with 15 digs...averaged 1.12 kills per set...set a season-high in kills with nine in a straight-set sweep over Albany State (9/9/07)...registered two digs against Eckerd in the following match, another season-high...held a .216 attacking percentage...combined for 66 blocks, fourth on the team, with a blocks per set at .85, second on the team...recorded six blocks against SSC opponent Lynn  (11/3/07) and non-conference Palm Beach Atlantic (10/27/07).

2006 (Freshman): Played in 17 matches for the Tars notching 12 kills and totaling nine blocks on the season. 

High School:  Twice named all-league in both volleyball and track...volleyball team placed second in the Independent School League...was a three-year starter in track and field and named the team MVP. 

Personal: Born Natalie Andrea Branche, Dec. 17, 1987...daughter of Yolanda and Glenn Branche...one sister, Erin (24)...majoring in international business...extremely talented gardener and can often be found volunteering her time to the local youth...has 17 years of experience playing the piano...pursuing a degree in psychology.