Career Accolades
- PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2025)
2025: Gainer contributed during her sophomore season as a setter for the Golden Knights in 2025. The Wheeling, West Virginia, native appeared in 20 sets and totaled 19 assists, four digs, and two block assists. She recorded a season-high nine assists in a non-conference matchup against Lynn on September 5.
2024: Appeared in 13 matches during her freshman campaign... recorded a season high 19 assists vs Cal (PA) on Nov. 15 ... had five digs and an ace against Daemen on Oct. 15.
High School: Played four years of varsity volleyball at The Linsly School for head coach Ashlee Jividen while earning four letters and starting the final three seasons. She served as team captain during her senior year and was named All-OVAC First Team and All-Valley First Team. Was also honored on the West Virginia All-Star Team. ... She claimed the Linsly Coach's Award. ... Gainer finished her high school career with 1,210 assists and 660 kills. ... She was a two-time OVVC Player of the Year and made the AAU Nationals All-Tournament team. Academically, she was an Academic All-Conference honoree, a three-year member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the National French Honor Society.
Personal: Majoring in Business Administration ... Daughter of Kenny and Dawn Gainer. Her father played baseball at West Virginia Wesleyan College. ... Has a brother, Owen, and a sister, Eden. Eden played basketball at Columbia University.
Career Highs:
Assists: 19 vs Cal (PA) (11/15/24)
Digs: 5 vs Daemen (10/15/24)
Aces: 2 vs Cal (PA) (11/15/24)
