2024-25 (FRESHMAN)
•Had two starts in 32 games. Petersen averaged 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. She also led the team in blocks.
•Made debut Nov. 4 scoring 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3FG).
•Scored in double figures vs. UNC Asheville Nov. 13 (10 points on 4-5 FG).
•Has three double figure scoring games this season.
•Recorded 12 points on 5-6 shooting in the win vs. Louisville.
•Made her first career start vs. Syracuse scoring eight points and recording four rebounds and a career-high three assists.
•Averaged 8.5 points (7-11 FG) and 4.0 rebounds in two starts. She has also recorded four assists and two blocks with just one turnover in 48 minutes of action. It is the first time •since early November that she has played 22+ minutes in consecutive games.
•Recorded several career-highs vs. NC A&T: minutes played, rebounds, blocks, steals
BEFORE VT
Petersen averaged 17.7 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.3 blocks and 2 steals per game her senior season at Waupun … The three-time East Central Conference player of the year also helped lead the Warriors to their first WIAA Division 3 state championship in 2022.
“We have watched Kayl win a high school state championship and solidify her place as one of the top players on the Nike EYBL circuit with Wisconsin Flight Elite. Her versatility and skill set continues to grow each year. Marquette fans will love her blue-collar work ethic, relentless rebounding, and ability to score inside and out,” Coach Duffy said of her commitment during her senior year.
She was the 68th highest rated player in the 2024 class by ESPNW.