Jenna Rosenthal
Biography
Personal: Rosenthal pursued a major in engineering during her time at Marquette. She has one younger brother and had a diverse range of interests and activities growing up, including track and field, theatre, choir, musicals, robotics club, and student council. Outside of volleyball, Rosenthal enjoys various activities, including traveling, reading, and attending live music events. Her versatile talents are not limited to volleyball, as she expressed an interest in being a heptathlete if not for her volleyball career.
2023 Season: Rosenthal participated in the Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Exhibition Tour during the 2023 season.
2022 Season: Rosenthal showcased her exceptional abilities as a member of the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Dream Team. Throughout the season, she played a pivotal role in all 15 matches, participating in every one of the 45 sets. Her contributions earned her 2,348 leaderboard points during her debut AU season, featuring five matches where she amassed 200 or more points. Her standout performance included ranking third in the league with 26 blocks, accomplishing a season-high of three rejections in four different matches. Notably, she recorded a remarkable 16 kills on April 8 against Team De La Cruz, and her impressive .591 hitting percentage in that match led her to earn MVP 2 honors while accumulating 306 leaderboard points. Her versatility extended to an exceptional nine kills and 17 attack attempts in the Week Four opener against Team Drews. In addition, she secured MVP 3 honors after contributing eight kills, two blocks, and two digs in a victory over Team Cruz during Week One. Her remarkable performance in that match featured a .533 hitting percentage with no attack errors in 15 attempts. Her remarkable AU journey commenced with the season opener against Team De La Cruz, where she hit .714 with five kills on seven attempts and added three blocks to lead her team to victory. A consistent performer, Rosenthal tallied 200 or more leaderboard points in three consecutive matches from March 18 to March 23.
Other Professional Experience: Rosenthal's volleyball journey extends to her professional endeavors, including playing in Germany and Finland, further enhancing her skills and experience.
International Experience: Rosenthal's accolades also include a gold medal with Team USA at the Pan American Cup, showcasing her contributions on the international stage.
At Marquette: Rosenthal was a three-time AVCA All-East Region honoree. She earned First-Team All-BIG EAST distinction as a sophomore, junior, and senior, showcasing her consistency and excellence in collegiate volleyball. She was also named to the 2017 BIG EAST All-Tournament Team. Rosenthal left a lasting legacy at Marquette, becoming the program's all-time leader with 474 assisted blocks and 532 total blocks. She ranks 11th in program history with 1,110 career kills and holds the second-place position on Marquette's career hitting percentage list with an impressive .346. Her dedication extended beyond the court as she was a three-time selection to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team, highlighting her commitment to both academics and athletics.