Senior (Fall 2021)
Was fourth on the team with 96 sets played in the fall of 2021, where she played much of the season at libero for the Cowgirls. Gehler was second on the team with 177 total digs and 1.84 digs per set. Tallied double-digit digs in eight matches, including a trio with a season-high 13. Finished the year with 35 assists and four service aces.
Junior (Spring 2021) | Match-By-Match Statistics (PDF)
Played in all 14 matches and 51 sets in the spring and led the team with 152 digs and 2.98 digs per set. Had seven service aces and 22 assists. Had eight double-digit digs games during the season, including a season-best 18 in the February 20 match at Boise State. Named the Mountain West’s Defensive Player of the Week Feb. 15.
Before UW
Gehler played two seasons at Memphis prior to coming to UW. Gehler was a staple in the Tigers' lineup the previous two seasons, appearing in 57 matches and playing a total of 213 sets. Gehler notched 827 digs (3.89 per set) in her two seasons at Memphis while adding 138 assists and 40 service aces. Gehler also tallied double-digit digs in 40 matches with the Tigers. The Waterloo, Wis., native was also an outstanding student, boasting a 4.0 GPA while majoring in Spanish and was an American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team member.
High School
Four-year starter and three-year team captain for the Warriors and played in 435 career sets. Gehler collected 2,240 career digs in high school, the most in program history. Helped lead Lakeside Luthern HS to a 143-24 record in her four seasons and also helped the Warriors to four consecutive league titles. As a senior, she helped Lakeside win its first WIAA Division 2 state championship in school history. Her 52 digs during the state tournament set a Division 2 record. Gehler also earned All Staet and All-Capitol North Conference first team (unanimous) accolades.
Personal
Gehler is the daughter of Kirk and Amy Gehler and was born February 13. Is a Spanish major.
