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Side Out with Karyl Bacon

Karyl Bacon and the Lady Flames open defense of their Big South title Friday evening at Charleston Southern.

Today, LibertyFlames.com continues its weekly volleyball feature, "Side Out with …" Next up is sophomore outside hitter/defensive specialist Karyl Bacon.

Bacon, one of two California natives on the 2008 Liberty volleyball roster, quickly became a fan favorite as a freshman. Despite standing only 5-6, she earned a starting position at outside hitter and posted five double-doubles in her first six collegiate matches. Bacon finished her freshman campaign with 225 kills and ranked eighth in the Big South with 435 digs.

This season, Bacon has helped Liberty get off to a 9-4 start, thanks in part to her versatility. At times, she has played outside hitter, including a 15-kill performance in the Lady Flames' come-from-behind triumph over George Mason on Sept. 5. The sophomore has also seen action at the libero spot, and helped Liberty record its first-ever win over a Division I team from California, contributing a team-high 14 digs in Sunday's 3-0 sweep of UC Irvine.

For a more personal introduction to Karyl Bacon, read on …

What is your favorite Bible verse and why?
1 Thessalonians 5:11. (Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.) This verse got me through a lot last season, both on and off the court.

What type of music do you like to listen to?
I listen to pretty much anything except for country. I'm still not used to it, even though it's played everywhere in the South.

What is your favorite play in volleyball?
I love anything fast!

What is your favorite sport to play (other than volleyball)?
I like to play tennis and any pickup game of football.

How did you start playing volleyball?
I started playing in middle school because my older sister Alyssa played volleyball in middle school.

The actress who would play me in a movie is …
Halle Berry.

What is your nickname and how did you pick it up?
Baconator is the most recent nickname I've been given. People just started calling me that. I think it's funny how creative people can be.

The most famous person I've met is …
I met Arlen Escarpeta from American Dreams.

My favorite restaurant is …
There are too many to choose from, but I love any place that serves Mexican food.

A couple items on my "Bucket List" include …
Going to Greece and taking a cross country road trip.

Previous Installments of Side Out with ...
Aug. 13 - Jordan Barlow
Aug. 20 - Courtney Boggs
Aug. 27 – Kelly Haseman
Sept. 3 – Claire Jacobsma
Sept. 10 – Rebecca Warren
Sept. 17 – Courtney Cooper