MONROE, La. – ULM volleyball welcomes a signing class of 12 newcomers to the 2025 roster. The class features five transfers and seven high school recruits. Tennessee and Florida produce two athletes each, while other states like Arkansas, California, Mississippi, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia are also included in the class, along with two international players from Turkey.
 

Name	Class	Position	Hometown	Previous School
Defne Aydin	Fr.	OH-RS	Istanbul, Turkey	Kaplan Okullari
Kristine Bakhad	Jr.	S-DS	San Francisco, Calif.	Feather River College
Beril Celik	Jr.	MB	Zimir, Turkey	Daytona State College
Jaliyah Cohnes	Jr.	OH	Tampa, Fla.	Daytona State College
Madison Derden	Fr.	OH	Conway, Ark.	Conway HS
Ariel Gogley	Fr.	MB-RS	Orlando, Fla.	The Master's School
Aniya Hall	Fr.	OH	San Antonio, Texas	Cornerstone Christain HS
Paige Meins	Jr.	S	Fairfax, Va.	Delaware State
Molly Muller	Fr.	MB	Gulfport, Miss.	Louisiana Tech
Eden Pietrzak	Fr.	L/DS	Nolensville, Tenn.	Nolensville HS
Kennedy Plummer	Fr.	OH-RS	Mt. Juliet, Tenn.	Green Hill HS
Chavon Weaver	Fr.	OH-RS	Gahanna, Ohio	Gahanna Lincoln HS

 
 
Defne Aydin
OH-RS / Istanbul, Turkey / Kaplan Okullari
Coach Gann: "Defne is a versatile player who has the ability to hit at either pin. She has the potential to have a really strong service game as well."
 
Kristine Bakhad
S-DS / San Francisco, Calif / Feather River College
Before ULM: Member of the 3C2A State Championship team at Feather River College in 2024 … Totaled 1.42 assists per set and 85 total points in 62 matches played.
Coach Gann: "Kristine possesses versatility with potential as a setter and pin hitter."
 
Beril Celik
MB / Zimir, Turkey / Daytona State College
Before ULM: Played one season for Daytona State College … Averaged 0.98 blocks per set with 103.5 total points in 20 matches.
Coach Gann: "Beril is a quick middle blocker with the ability to terminate in system opportunities."
 
Jaliyah Cohnes
OH / Tampa, Fla. / Daytona State College
Before ULM: Played two seasons at Daytona State College, appearing in 39 matches … Averaged 1.99 kills per set with 180 total points.
Coach Gann: "Jaliyah is a strong outside hitter and possesses the athleticism to put up a formidable block."
 
Madison Derden
OH / Conway, Ark. / Conway HS
Before ULM: 2024 6A State Tournament MVP … Member of 2024 First Team All-Conference, All-State, and All-State Tournament teams.
Coach Gann: "Madison is an athletic pin hitter. She hits with great vision and can use the block to score."
 
Ariel Gogley
MB-RS / Orlando, Fla. / The Master's School
Before ULM: First Team All-District … Led the team in total blocks.
Coach Gann: "Ariel is a dynamic MB/RS. She transitions really well off the net and puts up a solid block."
 
Aniya Hall
OH / San Antonio, Texas / Cornerstone Christian HS
Before ULM: Averaged 2.90 kills per set with a .252 hitting percentage in her senior year at Cornerstone Christian HS … Totaled 201 digs and 32 service aces.
Coach Gann: "Aniya's a dynamic outside hitter who attacks with great range and vision."
 
Paige Meins
S / Fairfax, Vir. / Delaware State
Before ULM: Member of the 2024 MEAC Championship team with Delaware State … 182 total career assists with 70 digs.
Coach Gann: "She's a high-level setter who does a great job finding one-on-one matchups for her hitters."
 
Molly Muller
MB / Gulfport, Miss / Louisiana Tech
Before ULM: Originally committed to Louisiana Tech before transferring to ULM.
Coach Gann: "Molly brings length and athleticism to the middle blocker position for us. She can be a strong blocking presence, which we definitely need this year."
 
Eden Pietrzak
L/DS / Nolensville, Tenn. / Nolensville HS
Before ULM: Member of All-District Tournament, All-District, All-Midstate, and Tennessee All-State teams … Awards include Stonegate Homes "Heart of the Team" Award and Middle Tennessee Volleyball Player of the Year nominee.
Coach Gann: "Eden brings tenacity in the back row and demonstrates high-level consistency in serve receive."
 
Kennedy Plummer
OH-RS / Mt. Juliet, Tenn. / Green Hill HS
Before ULM: Region MVP and member of All-District and AVCA Best and Brightest Teams.
Coach Gann: "Kennedy is a versatile pin hitter and possesses very solid ball control in the back row."
 
Chavon Weaver
OH-RS / Gahanna, Ohio / Gahanna Lincoln HS
Before ULM: Both District and Conference Honorable Mentions.
Coach Gann: "Chavon brings a lot of athleticism to the pin hitter position and provides solid back row attacking for us."