Tendler on Ruckert: “Ruck is the toughest player on our team. Even though she has battled injuries throughout her career, she will never take a day off. Her character and dedication sets a great example for our underclassmen.”
2005: Saw action in 31 matches, starting 24 ... Posted 196 kills (2.20 per game) ... Recorded a career-high 17 kills twice, against Davidson on Oct. 29 and against Western Carolina on Nov. 12 ... Notched a career-high six service aces on Sept. 17 against Samford ... Tallied four total blocks against Furman on Nov. 4 for a career high.
2004: Appeared in 26 matches, starting four ... Recorded a season-high eight kills against East Tennessee State on Nov. 13 and a career-high 10 digs against Chattanooga on Nov. 12 ... Tallied 41 kills and 81 digs in 58 games.
2003: Played in 23 matches, starting nine before a season-ending injury ... Registered 104 kills (1.46 per game) ... Notched 15 service aces, 55 digs and nine total blocks ... Amassed a season-high 15 kills against Mercer on Sept. 6 ... Tallied a season-high eight digs against Furman on Nov. 1 ... Named to the all-tournament team at the Auburn Challenge.
High School: Honored as the state’s Most Outstanding Volleyball Player ... Earned District MVP and Clarion Herald Elite volleyball team MVP honors ... Named Louisiana State Championship MVP her senior year after leading her team to the 2002 title ... Tabbed the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association Player of the Year, a Louisiana High School Coaches Association All-Star and the Outstanding Player of the Match... Team also claimed 2000 and 2001 state crowns ... Named all-district all four years ... Named All-Orleans, All-Metro and all-state her junior and senior seasons ... Named to the all-Tturnament team in 1999 and 2001 at the Louisiana State Championships.
Personal: Full name is Ashley Christine Ruckert ... Born May 2, 1985 ... Ashley is the daughter of John and Ellen Ruckert ... Majoring in exercise/sport science.
OFF THE COURT WITH ASHLEY:
Favorite Snack:
Homemade peanut butter on Granny Smith apples
Favorite Movie:
Rudy
Dream Job:
Physical therapis for the St. Louis Cardinals
Most Prized Posession:
My dumbo blankie
