2021 (Redshirt Junior, Chicago State)

• Appeared in 4 matches for Chicago State team that posted most Division I wins in program history (17)
• Posted four kills, including a third-set kill on Senior Day vs. Seattle U (November 6)

2020-21 (Junior, Chicago State)

• Appeared in two matches, playing in five sets
• Posted one total attack on March 16 at Dixie State

2019 (Sophomore, Chicago State)

• Appeared in 15 matches for Chicago State. 
• Registered 21 kills, 80 total attacks and one assist. 
• Collected 15 total blocks.

• Competed in 18 matches for Cougars. 
• Tallied 29 kills on 99 total attacks. 
• Picked up 15 total blocks.

• Attended Richmond-Burton Community High School. 
• Played volleyball and basketball for four years, competed in track and field for one year.
• 2017 Kishwaukee River Conference Player of the Year. 
• All-Region selection in 2015, 2016 and 2017. 
• Competed in 2018 Illinois All-Star Game. 
• Won three IHSA Regional Championships and four conference titles during high school.

• Born May 28, 2000 in Lake Forest, Illinois. 
• Daughter to Chris and Keisha Malec. 
• Majoring in Political Science. 
• Nickname is “Kay.” 
• Has one sister, Alayna.
• Favorite sports memory is beating Rutgers during freshman season. 
• Enjoys painting, singing, dancing and shopping. 
• Says high school coaches had most influence on her volleyball career. 
• Chose Chicago State because “it’s close to my hometown, and I wanted to experience the city life while playing the sport I love.”
• Favorite food is lasagna.