LOVB Austin

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LOVB Austin
Founded2023
GroundH-E-B Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, Texas, U.S.
Strahan Arena
San Marcos, Texas, U.S.
ManagerMarco Bonitta
LeagueLOVB Pro
2025Champions
5th in LOVB Pro
Websitewww.lovb.com/teams/lovb-austin-volleyball

LOVB Austin is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Austin, Texas. It is a member of LOVB Pro, which began play in January 2025.

History

In 2021, LOVB announced plans to start a professional women's volleyball league in the United States.[1] Austin, home of the Texas Longhorns women's volleyball team, was announced as LOVB's sixth team location in December 2023. Carli Lloyd was the team's founding player.[2] Austin's inaugural roster for the 2025 season featured eight former Texas Longhorns, including Madisen Skinner, Logan Eggleston, Asjia O'Neal, Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres, and Zoe Jarvis.[3]

Roster

As of December 22, 2024.[4]
No. Name Position Height College / home club Nationality
1 Khat Bell Opposite hitter 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas  United States
2 Leah Hardeman Outside hitter 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Coastal Carolina  United States
3 Carli Lloyd Setter 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) California  United States
5 Molly McCage Middle blocker 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Texas  United States
6 Alessia Gennari Outside hitter 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  Italy
7 Asjia O'Neal Middle blocker 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Texas  United States
9 Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres Setter 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Utah / Texas  United States
10 Zoe Jarvis Libero 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Texas  United States
11 Chiaka Ogbogu Middle blocker 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas  United States
12 Carly DeHoog Opposite hitter 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Washington  United States
13 Juliann Faucette Opposite hitter 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas  United States
15 Kotoe Inoue Libero 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)  Japan
16 Madisen Skinner Opposite hitter 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas / Kentucky  United States
17 Anna Haak Outside hitter 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  Sweden
33 Logan Eggleston Outside hitter 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas  United States

Honors

  • LOVB Finals
    • (Winners) (1): 2025

References

  1. ^ Chappell, Bill (October 19, 2021). "Are you ready for some volleyball? A new women's pro league hopes the answer is yes". NPR. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Austin Selected as Sixth City for LOVB Pro Inaugural Season". LOVB. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Jones, Cristela (December 19, 2024). "Texas star Madisen Skinner joins Austin's new pro volleyball team". MySanAntonio.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "LOVB: Austin Roster". LOVB.