Rael Rotich
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- Year Inducted:
- 2023-24
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- Sport(s):
- Volleyball
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- Inductee Category:
- Athlete
Rael Rotich '10 was a two-year starter for CMU volleyball in 2007 and 2008. An outside hitter from Nairobi, Kenya, Rotich made an immediate impact when she stepped onto the floor as a junior transfer in the fall of 2007. She led the team in kills (384) and was second in total blocks (75). Rael saved her best for last, as in her senior campaign she was named both a 2008 AVCA and NAIA Honorable Mention All-American. Additionally, Rotich was selected to the Midwest Region First Team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and earned Heart First Team All-Conference honors. During her senior year alone, she tallied 521 kills and 48 solo blocks, both landing in the top 10 of single-season CMU records. She finished her time at Central with 905 kills, 96 solo blocks, 76 service aces, and a .304 hitting percentage. At the time of her induction, Rotich's name can still be found in the top 10 of seven individual and career statistical categories.
