VMI Athletics

At VMI: Second-year member of the water polo team … also a member of the VMI swimming and diving team … swims in freestyle and breaststroke events.

2012: Put away two goals in her first season with the Keydets … scored her first collegiate goal against Salem International (2/21) … tucked away one goal against Redlands during the California road trip during spring break

High School: Four-year member of the Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School under Kate Whistler … served as a team captain … holds a school record in the 200 backstroke … two-time team MVP (2009, 2010) … swam a 25.84 50 freestyle and 57.7 100 freestyle … eight-year member of the Beavercreek YMCA swim team … member of the National Honor Society … served as an officer for the NHS … member of the senior-led faith group F.L.I.G.H.T.

Personal: Katheryne Renee Austin … has seven siblings, brothers Bryan, Fletcher and Brent, and sisters Ally, Mary Ellen, Stephanie and Dani … has run the US Air Force Half Marathon three times … biology major and history minor at the Institute.

Career-High Goals: 1, twice, most recently at Redlands (3/9/12)
Career-Best Scoring Streak: n/a

For Austin's swimming bio, click here.