Zoie Bateman is an outside hitter for the Women's Volleyball team here at Chatham and has showcased her powerful defensive presence. Bateman has notched 27 blocks and averages 0.55 blocks per set. She has been crucial at slowing down the other team's defense. Alongside those noticeable statistics, the junior has recorded 49 digs, making her a well-rounded player and capable of contributing to the team defense. On top of that, Zoie is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science and appreciates the opportunity to gain experience here and the chance to go home and focus on internships.

Read more on Zoie's thoughts on Chatham and D3 athletics:

Why D3:

Playing at the d3 level allows a perfect balance of school and sports. Given our smaller school size, I have created great relationships with my classmates, teammates, as well as professors.

What do you enjoy most about D3 athletics:

Being at Chatham University allows me to accomplish goals on and off the court. Playing volleyball at Chatham has given me the opportunity to continue playing the sport I love, while also allowing me to go home for the summer and complete internships to focus on my career post-graduation