Molly Littlefield

Class:
Senior
Height:
5-3
Hometown:
Rockton, Ill.
Previous School:
Hononegah HS (Gardner-Webb)

2025 (Jr.)

Played in all 30 matches, competing in 111 sets, primarily at libero
Recorded 40 assists, 25 aces and 190 digs
Posted seven double-digit dig matches, including one 20-dig contest
Collected 12 digs in 3-2 win over Rutgers (Aug. 30), the first win over a Big Ten team in program history
Served up season-high three aces to go along with 12 digs against North Dakota (Sept. 6)
Totaled 16 digs in 3-2 victory at Middle Tennessee (Oct. 18)
Registered four straight double-digit dig matches (Oct. 31 through Nov. 8)
Contributed season highs in assists (6) and digs (20) in five-set win at Missouri State (Nov. 7)

Previous School

Competed for Gardner-Webb for two seasons (2023, 2024) before transferring to Liberty
2024 Big South All-Conference second team and Big South All-Academic Team
Led the Big South and ranked sixth nationally with 5.40 digs per set in 2024
Set a program single-season record for digs per set as a sophomore (5.40)
Her 41 digs on Oct. 26, 2024 against Charleston Southern were the most by any NCAA Division I volleyball player in a three-set match that season
Recorded 547 digs and 27 digs during her time at Gardner-Webb

Prep

Graduated from Hononegah High School
Four-year varsity letter winner
Helped team to back-to-back appearances in the 4A Sectionals in Indiana as a junior and senior, as the team won 30 or more matches both years
Named NIC-10 MVP during her senior season
Totaled 357 digs as a senior (5.3 dps), adding 37 aces
Played club volleyball for VC United

Personal

Daughter of Tom and Katie Littlefield
Brothers, Luke and Mitchell, were both professional stunt motorcycle riders
Birthday is Dec. 1
Pursuing an MBA in finance at Liberty, with the objective of being a mergers and acquisitions

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever been to. The facilities are impeccable. Liberty treats its athletes as children of God. We are provided for mentally, physically, and spiritually. They set themselves apart from most schools, especially at the highest levels.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom is my biggest inspiration. She is selfless and always gives her time away.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
I received two All-Conference honors in the Big South.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
My aunt Laura used to wear it.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My brothers, Luke and Mitchell, were both professional stunt motorcycle riders.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Cooking

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Two goldendoodles, Pepper and Iris

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Morgan Hentz

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood

What is your dream vacation spot and why?

My dream vacation spot is the Maldives. The overwater bungalows and clear water seem incredible. Instagram has highly influenced this to be my dream vacay.