Vernon led the LIU offense with 37 total kills (5.29 kills per set) and 43.5 total points (6.21 points per set) in a 1-1 week for the Sharks. The freshman outside hitter compiled a match-high 19 kills (6.33 kills per set) and 22.0 points (7.33 points per set) in three sets of action against St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday. The Provo, Utah native followed up with another match-high 18 kills (4.50 kills per set) and 21.5 points (5.38 points per set) in a 3-1 win over Dominican (NY) on Thursday. Vernon currently ranks first nationally in both kills per set (5.29) and points per set (6.21).