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Get to Know Sophomore Laina Carnes

8/18/2016 | Volleyball

Aug. 18, 2016

As summer winds down and fall camp is underway in preparation for the 2016 season, OleMissSports.com is giving Ole Miss fans a look at the players who will make up the 2016 team.

Laina Carnes
SO-SQ • 5-10 • S
Lexington, S.C./Lexington
Major: Accountancy

What do you love most about competing as an Ole Miss Rebel?
Getting a chance to play with my awesome teammates

What do you love most about Rebel Nation?
I love the amount of community involvement and unity Rebel fans have

Why did you choose Ole Miss?
The beautiful campus

What is your favorite memory from your freshman year?
When all the freshmen athletes were bored in the dorms and we would end up hanging out

What defines a Rebel?
Someone who takes pride in the name of Ole Miss

Who or what motivates you in your sport?
I don't want to waste the awesome opportunity the Lord has given me

What are your goals for the season?
Get better everyday, no matter how small the improvements

Favorite family vacation?
Cruise to Turks & Caicos and the Dominican

Favorite place to eat at in Oxford?
Rice and Spice

Favorite ice cream?
Chocolate fudge brownie

Favorite cereal?
Fruity Pebbles

Favorite movie?
Love and Basketball

Favorite TV show?
Friday Night Lights

Favorite male/female athlete?
Aubrey Edie

Hidden talent(s)?
Play piano




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