Tilden consistently shows her versatility on defense with her ability to defend multiple zones. Tilden can play up to help the Pandas take away tips and back against tough hitters. She dug up a number of deep corner shots that led to crucial points for the Pandas. Well-struck balls carom off her arms to setters with precision. Tilden said strong defense is about making sure players are in the right angles where balls are coming from and she tries to stop in her tracks to avoid stumbling to make those sound first touches.

Tilden continues to improve her touches on defense and serve receive using a sound platform and not hiding behind blockers. Tilden takes minimal steps to balls and is a solid communicator in the back row. Tilden quickly bounces back from mistakes. Tilden said the trust in each other and coming together as a team has helped the Pandas play closer to the standard they’re known for in the postseason.

Tilden has found her own way to define defense. Tilden digs up most balls that come near her with her solid ball control. Tilden has taken steps to turn into a sound all-around player with a good vertical jump. Tilden patrols the back row with authority. Tilden makes crisp passes then gets into attack mode quickly to take good swings. Tilden has also improved her serving. She mixes things up, but can paint the back line for big points.

Tilden’s solid presence in the back row helped her move up 24 spots. It also helped Tilden moved up to the Tsunami team this club season. Tilden (pictured) displays great form even when going to one knee or to her sides for first touches. She consistently forms walls around balls even if the first touches come from her sides. Tilden executes bump and overhead passes and guards lines and three zones with authority. If balls come anywhere near her, she’ll likely dig them up. Tilden anticipates balls well and provides sound net protection. Tilden sends across a tough spinning serve. Tilden’s progress is something to marvel at.

Tilden once again displayed her great instincts on balls, yet continued to stay under control. She is composed on the court no matter the situation. Tilden’s platform is so strong that balls carom off her arms to setters like ping pong balls. Tilden has lot of fun with her teammates both on the court and the bench. Tilden admitted the third set of the 16 Open championship game brought back memories of the state title game, but the team flipped the script tot he best possible thing that can happen.

Tilden has received a lot of great practice at home going against older sister Ava, who is currently at Xavier. Tilden is consistent on the court. She is always finding ways to better balls. She’ll only get better there after landing a spot on the West Kentucky Volleyball Club 16-1 Tsunami squad. Tilden had 123 digs for the Pandas this past fall.

Tilden came in and gave the Pandas great rotations defensively. She squares her arms up to balls well and delivers crisp passes. Tilden said her older sister Ava teacher her to stay confident. Tilden added Ava does that on the court and moves on quickly from any mistakes.