#17 Kiera Runske
Midfield
Why Vandy: “I fell in love with the team culture on my visit, it felt like a family rather than just a team. I also valued the academics the school had to offer along with being able to live in Nashville!”
Honors
• 2024-25 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
As a Freshman (2025)
• Appeared in 13 games, making three starts
• Totaled 13 draw controls
• Picked up first career ground ball against Lindenwood (April 16)
• Caused first career turnover at East Carolina (April 12)
• Won season-high tying four draw controls at South Florida (March 29)
• Made first collegiate start at Arizona State (March 8) and picked up four draw controls
• Made collegiate debut against Clemson (Feb. 12)
The Runske File:
• Attended Vero Beach Senior High School and played for Florida Select
• Mother is Jen Runske
• UA All American South invitee 2021
• 2x American Select Florida team
• 2x UA150 invitee
• US National Tournament Team in Orlando
• 2020 Rookie of the Year
• All-District and All-Region Second Team