2012: Played in 46 sets...69 kills...31 digs...16 blocks...compiled 14 kills and a .571 hitting percentage against Hilbert (3/25)...collected four digs versus Emerson (2/11), York (N.Y.) (2/12), and Fontbonne (3/10)...also posted three blocks at Fontbonne (3/10).

Off the Court at MIT: Majoring in electrical engineering and computer science...was a software engineering intern at Enova Financial...Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Why I Chose MIT: I chose MIT because of the culture Academically, Socially and Physically. Here I have the opportunity to play competitive volleyball while getting a quality education on a team which supports one another as teammates, classmates and friends.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Westfield High School...three-year captain...four-time all-region...four-year varsity letterwinner...National Honor Society...Eagle Scout.

Club: Northern Virginia Volleyball Association...captain for six years...participated in the Junior Olympic Championships three times...A3 High Performance selection.

Personal: Son of Harry and Amy Gross...family member graduated from MIT.