University of Albany

2025

• America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Appeared in eight matches
• Recorded a season-high nine kills against Dartmouth (Sept. 12)
• Earned three digs twice - Canisius (Sept. 6) and Texas Tech (Sept. 19)
• Posted two blocks against Canisius
• Totaled 25 kills (1.19.set) on offense with 10 digs and four total blocks on defense

Before UAlbany

• Bryant University
  • Appeared in three matches and seven sets.
  • Posted 10 kills, six digs, one ace, and one block in her collegiate debut against St. John’s.
• HS – Mira Costa High School
  • Played indoor volleyball (outside hitter) for two seasons
  • Played beach volleyball (split blocker) for two seasons under Coach Nancy Mason
  • 2024 Bay League Champion
  • Ranked first in the nation in final team standings
• Club – Beach Cities Swim Team
  • Swam for seven years under Coach Kristina Paganelli
  • Specialized in the 200 butterfly
• Club – Seal Beach Volleyball Club
  • Played two seasons under Coach Kenny Ma
• Club – Mizuno Long Beach
  • Played three years under Coach Joy Furbringer
• Club – Actyve Volleyball Club
  • Played one year under Coach Lainey Daze

Personal

• McKenna Collins is the daughter of Brian and Stacey Collins
• Has two sisters, Reilly and Reagan
• Born and raised in Hermosa Beach, California
• Intends to major in communications
• Enjoys playing beach volleyball and spending time at the beach
• Volunteered with a dog rescue that saves dogs from the South Korean dog meat trade
• Mother, Stacey, played women’s basketball at Cal State Fullerton for five years

Why did you choose UAlbany?

Pickard on Collins