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Jersey Number 9
Aniya Madkin
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- High School:
- Clinton High School
- Hometown:
- Clinton, Mississippi
Career Honors
As a Redshirt Sophomore (2025)
2024 | R-Freshman
“From the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The energy was electric, and I was immediately drawn to the competitive environment that pushes you to be your best every day. I knew this was more than just a place to play; it was a place where I could grow both on and off the court. The sense of community, the support from coaches and teammates, and the opportunities to challenge myself academically and athletically made it clear that this was the perfect fit for me. I saw a future here where I could build lifelong connections, achieve my goals, and leave a lasting impact.”
- Named to SEC All-Freshman Team, Arkansas’ first honoree since 2021
- Named SEC Freshman of the Week on Oct. 7 after a 25-kill, .385 performance at Oklahoma on Oct. 6
- Also named SEC Freshman of the Week on Oct. 14, the first back-to-back FOTW honoree for Arkansas since 2009
| 2025 Season Highs | Category | Career Highs |
| 18 at Wisconsin (9/21/25) | Kills | 27 vs. Georgia (9/25/24) |
| .417 (11-1-24) at Ohio State (9/7/25) | Hitting % | .417 (11-1-24) (2x) last at Ohio State (9/7/25) |
| 1 vs. Auburn (10/3/25) | Assists | 1 (5x) last vs. Auburn (10/3/25) |
| NA | Service Aces | 1 at Cal Poly (8/31/24) |
| 6 at LSU (10/5/25) | Digs | 6 (2x) last at LSU (10/5/25) |
| 4.0 vs. Baylor (9/14/25) | Blocks | 5 vs. Georgia (9/25/24) |
| 19.5 at Wisconsin (9/21/25) | Points | 29.5 vs. Georgia (9/25/24) |
- Has appeared in all 13 matches, starting in four
- Registered double-digit kills in six matches
- Has led Florida in kills and points three times
- Finished above a .300 hitting clip twice and above .400 once
- Tied her career-high one assists in the Gators win over Auburn (Oct. 3) before tying her persona-best six digs at LSU (Oct. 5)
- Posted a season-high 18 kills for 19.5 points at Wisconsin (Sept. 21)
- Tied her Career-best .417 hitting clip in Florida's sweep at Ohio State on Sept. 7, recording only one error on 24 attempts
- Made her first start as a Gator in Florida's five-set win against Baylor on Sept. 14 where she finished with 17 points, 15 kills and four blocks
- Made her first appearance in the Orange and Blue in Florida’s season opener against No. 6 Stanford (Aug. 22)
2024 | R-Freshman
- Played in all but three matches for Arkansas and started in 22
- Led the Hogs in kills (331) and kills/set on the season (3.72)
- Match leader in kills for Arkansas in 15 matches, 13 of those in SEC play
- Set a new career high in kills with 27 against Georgia on Sept. 25
- Took 86 swings against the Bulldogs, a new program single match record
- Had 16 double-digit kill matches and three 20+ kill matches
- Came fourth in the team in blocks with 35
- DNP
- MaxPreps Volleyball Player of the Year 2021
- 2x AVCA Phenom Selection
- 2x Under Amour Selection Camp
- 6A State Champions 2019
- 2021 All State Team
- Also participated in track, basketball, cross country and soccer
- 4x State Champion Track
- 2x Individual State Champion Triple Jump
- 1x State Champion Long Jump
- Basketball State Championship Runner Up
- Junior Olympian Triple Jump Track and Field
“From the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The energy was electric, and I was immediately drawn to the competitive environment that pushes you to be your best every day. I knew this was more than just a place to play; it was a place where I could grow both on and off the court. The sense of community, the support from coaches and teammates, and the opportunities to challenge myself academically and athletically made it clear that this was the perfect fit for me. I saw a future here where I could build lifelong connections, achieve my goals, and leave a lasting impact.”
Jordyn Byrd Post-Match Interview
Sunday, September 28
Florida Post-Match Press Conference 8-24-25
Sunday, August 24
Jordyn Byrd AVCA Player of the Game 8-24-25
Sunday, August 24
Ryan Theis First Win 8-24-25
Sunday, August 24
