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Louisiana Tech Women's Volleyball

Recruiting outlook: 3–7 projected openings for the Class of 2027

Bulldogs, Lady Techsters · Ruston, Louisiana · Sun Belt

Head coach

Scott Mattera

2nd season since 2025

2025 sets played by class

  • OH
  • MB
  • OPP
  • S
  • L/DS

2026–27 roster

15

Players on the 2026–27 roster

Counters 18

Designated seats above cap 0

Coach's 2024–25 avg 16 (historical)

Coach's usual roster

Based on 2 seasons under this coach

Recruiting by high-school class

Class of 2027

current high-school seniors

Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining

3 commits for 3–7 projected openings43%

0–4

Spots left

Needs

Ceiling, not spots available.

Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).

Class of 2028

current high-school juniors

Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining

0 commits for 2–3 projected openings0%

2–3

Spots left

Needs

Estimate · How this is counted

Class of 2029

current high-school sophomores

Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining

0 commits for 2–3 projected openings0%

2–3

Spots left

Needs

Estimate · How this is counted

Class of 2030

current high-school freshmen

Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining

0 commits for 5 projected openings0%

5

Spots left

Needs

Estimate · How this is counted

Position breakdown

  • Outside Hitter 6
  • Middle Blocker 4
  • Opposite/Right Side 0
  • Setter 3
  • Libero/DS 2

Roster

PlayerYear and eligibilityPosFromGrad YearMPSPKADIGBLKSAPTS
Abbi SellsSeasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1stL/DSGrand Blanc, Mich.Lake Fenton HSClass of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining––––––––
Anaya HairstonSeasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 4thMBLancaster, TexasLancaster HSClass of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining288268313590100
Emerson TraylorSeasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 2ndSBryant, Ark.Bryant HSClass of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining234652075001621
Gabrielle HairstonSeasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 3rdOHOH/RSLancaster, TexasLancaster HSClass of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining2693161427500188.5
Grace KrohnSeasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 4thSCypress, TexasCypress Creek HSClass of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining277212748311314.5
Jenna HehmanSeasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1stOHAustin, TexasVandegrift HSClass of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining––––––––
Kylie RodriguezSeasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1stOHOH/RSForney, TexasForney HSClass of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining––––––––
Megan CooleySeasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 4thOHTyler, TexasWhitehouse HSClass of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining19447812813085
Riley SteubingSeasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 4thL/DSRichmond, TexasGeorge Ranch HSClass of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining3011026241902628
Ryan RusherSeasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 2ndOHLittle Rock, Ark.Baptist Preparatory HSClass of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining1317260170127
Sydnee CarterSeasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 2ndSGermantown, Tenn.Houston HSClass of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining301082945316722151
Taylor WoodsSeasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1stOHOH/RSTyler, TexasTyler Legacy HSClass of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining––––––––
Tyra McKinnieSeasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1stMBGlenpool, Okla.Glenpool HSClass of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining––––––––
Violet MorrandezSeasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 1stMBMB/RSLafayette, Colo.Centaurus HSClass of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining––––––––
Zari GillispieSeasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as 2ndMBWest Chester, OhioThe Summit Country Day SchoolClass of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining2474113425547149.5