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Leigha Baldwin
Leigh Baldwin on the attack during a high school match.

Volleyball Cameron Weidenthaler, Assistant Media Relations Director

Volleyball Adds Division I Transfer

DETROIT -- Head coach Tim Koth and the Wayne State University volleyball program have announced the addition of Leigha Baldwin (Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg) to the 2022 roster.  The six-foot middle blocker spent last season at Purdue Fort Wayne.

"Leigha is a very skilled player coming to us from Purdue Fort Wayne," said Koth.  "Her natural position is middle, but we see her as being able to fill any of the three front court roles.  She is very competitive and driven to be successful.  Leigha missed out on volleyball training in the spring, so we expect once she is in game-ready shape she will have a chance to really contribute for the Warriors.  We are very happy to have her."

2021:  Played in seven matches for Purdue Fort Wayne, starting six times ... appeared in 20 sets and totaled 10 kills in 46 attempts ... contributed seven digs, four assists and 21 total blocks (2 solo, 19 assisted) ... recorded a season-high four kills in a win at Robert Morris (10/1) ... garnered a season-best eight blocks (1 solo, 7 assisted) vs. RMU ... notched a season-high four digs at Oakland (9/28).

High School:  A 2021 graduate of Perrysburg High School ... earned Honorable Mention All-District accolades in both 2019 and 2020 ... received All-Northern Lakes League (NLL) Second Team honors in 2019 and Third Team recognition in 2020 for coach Laura Davidson ... helped the Yellow Jackets to a 14-0 NLL record as a junior ... played for the Premier Volleyball Academy for five years ... attended Bowling Green High School for two years ... totaled 212 kills as a sophomore for the Bobcats in 80 sets, along with 22 blocks (3 solo, 19 assisted) and 64 digs.

Personal:  Full name--Leigha E. Baldwin ... born on April 7, 2003, in Toledo, Ohio ... daughter of Marc and Wendy Baldwin ... has an older brother, Dillon, and an older sister, Alyssa ... Dillon is a lacrosse player at Siena Heights ... plans to major in Psychology with a minor in Nutrition ... first name is pronounced LAY-uh.
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Players Mentioned

Leigha Baldwin

#4 Leigha Baldwin

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