Sophie Thompson Signs Professional Volleyball Contract with Volley Club in France
Colgate Volleyball middle blocker Sophie Thompson '24 has signed a professional contract with Volley Club Marcq en Baroeul in France, joining UCLA star Tristin Savage to compete in the LNV Ligue A Féminine (LAF), the top division of French women's volleyball.
By the Numbers- Thompson led the Patriot League in blocks and blocks per set (1.53), ranking fifth in the country.
- She set an NCAA single-match record with 17 blocks against Bucknell (Oct. 20).
- Thompson is part of the professional team Volley Club Marcq en Baroeul in France competing in the LNV Ligue A Féminine (LAF).
- She completed her Colgate career ranked No. 1 in the record books in block assists (428) and eighth in solo blocks (90).
Sophie Thompson, a standout volleyball player at Colgate, has signed a professional contract in France, solidifying her impressive career and continuing the strong pipeline of Colgate graduates securing professional opportunities overseas.
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