MONROE, La. – ULM volleyball welcomes a signing class of 12 newcomers to the 2026 roster. Second-year head coach Reid Gann's signing class features eight athletes from high school and four from the transfer portal. Florida contributes three athletes to the class, while Texas, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, Massachusetts, Arizona, Kentucky, Alabama and Louisiana add one each.

The Warhawks return starters Morgan Howard, Kenzie Behl and Aniya Hall from the 2025 roster, as well as Eden Pietrzak and Briana Raney.
 

Name	Class	Position	Hometown	Previous School
Kennedy Scott	Fr.	RS	Melissa, Texas	Melissa HS
Taylor Reid	Fr.	MB/RS	Gainesville, Ga.	Gainesville HS
Amelia Colon	Fr.	L/DS	Land O' Lakes, Fla.	Land O' Lakes HS
Olivia Anderson	Fr.	S	Seminole, Fla.	Indian Rocks Christian School
Zharia Alleyne	Fr.	MB	Wesley Chapel, Fla.	Wesley Chapel HS
Grace Troxell	Fr.	OH/RS	Indianapolis, Ind.	Roncalli HS
Myla Matavao	Fr.	OH	Las Vegas, Nev.	Liberty HS
Tatum Clay	Fr.	MB	Gilbert, Ariz.	Williams Field HS
Marissa Kobelski	Sr.	MB/OH	Andover, Mass.	Merrimack College
Gracie DiNardo	RS-Sr.	RS/OH	Lexington, Ky.	Sacred Heart University
Bre Perrin	So.	S	Pell City, Ala.	Mississippi State University
Abby Cunningham	Sr.	RS/OH	Carencro, La.	Ragin' Cajuns

Transfers
Marissa Kobelski
Senior | MB/OH | 5'11 | Andover Mass. | Merrimack College
Before ULM: Spent three seasons at Merrimack College … Appeared in 82 matches across three seasons … Scored 228.5 points during her sophomore season … Totaled 149 kills and hit .361 in 2024 … Has 13 career matches scoring double-digit points … Recorded 55 service aces in her career … Made 81 total blocks, including eight games with at least five as a junior … Played in 292 sets across her career at Merrimack.
Coach Gann: "Marissa is a true competitor, and we are looking for her to provide immediate production at the MB/OH position."

Gracie DiNardo
RS-Senior | RS/OH | 6'0 | Lexington, Ky. | Sacred Heart University
Before ULM: Spent the last three seasons at Sacred Heart … Played in 112 sets across 43 matches as a Pioneer … Recorded 29 kills, 12 digs and 11 blocks as a senior … Set a career-high six kills against and hit.500 with no errors in 12 attempts against Merrimack in 2025 … Started her career at USC Upstate but did not appear in any matches.
Coach Gann: "Gracie is an experienced pin hitter, with the ability to score with a wide range of shots."
 
Bre Perrin
Sophomore | S | 5'7 | Pell City, Ala. | Mississippi State
Before ULM: Spent her freshman year at Mississippi State … Played in seven sets across four matches … Recorded one service ace against Texas A&M … Appeared on the 2024 All-American watch list and 2022 & 2023 Phenom watch lists in high school.
Coach Gann: "Bre is a versatile volleyball player, with the ability to contribute at the Setter and DS position. We are looking for her to make a quick impact for us."

Abby Cunningham
Senior | RS/OH | 5'11 | Carencro La. | Ragin' Cajuns
Before ULM: Spent the last three seasons as a Ragin' Cajun … Played in 105 sets across 43 matches in her career … Recorded 92 kills as a sophomore … Tallied 81 career digs … Made 27 total blocks in 2024 … Had a career-high 16 kills against Southern Miss as a freshman … Was first team all-state, all-metro, all-parish, and all-district out of Westminster Christian Academy.
Coach Gann: "Abby will bring strength and explosiveness to the pin position. She has three years of Sunbelt experience, and we are looking for her to provide a steady presence at the net."

Freshmen
Kennedy Scott
R/S | 5'11 | Melissa Texas | Melissa HS
Before ULM: Three-year letter winner on varsity team at Melissa HS … Captain and voted MVP of team … Played for Skyline club team … National Champion in the American division … Ranked fifth in the club for hitting percentage
Coach Gann: "Kennedy is a heavy handed oppo hitter. We are looking for her to be a strong blocking presence as well."

Taylor Reid
MB/RS | 6'1 | Gainesville, Ga. | Gainesville HS
Before ULM: Four-year starter on high school varsity team … Two-time captain … Two-time First Team All-Region … Second Team All-Region … Team MVP Award … Played for A5 Gwinnett and M2 Volleyball clubs
Coach Gann: "Taylor will bring strength and physicality to the net. She also has the versatility to hit any position."

Amelia Colon
L/DS | 5'6 | Land O' Lakes Fla. | Land O' Lakes HS
Before ULM: Four-year varsity letter winner … District and Regional Champion in 2022 … Two-time team captain … 2025 First Team All-Conference … 2024 All-Conference and Gator MVP … Surpassed 1,000 career digs … Holds school record at Land O' Lakes HS for most digs … Played club for the Florida Elite Volleyball Academy … 2026 AAU U18 National Champions
Coach Gann: "Amelia is a dynamic back row defender. She will bring energy to the court, and consistency on defense."

Olivia Anderson
S | 5'9 | Seminole, Fla. | Indian Rocks Christian School
Before ULM: Played indoor and beach volleyball for Indian Rocks Christian school … Five-time varsity player between the two … Captain during her senior year … Offensive MVP as a senior … Played club for Florida Elite (FEVA) … Named AAU All-American MVP in 2026
Coach Gann: "Olivia has the ability to make all the sets in a fast tempo offense."

Zharia Alleyne
MB | 5'11 | Wesley Chapel, Fla. | Wesley Chapel HS
Before ULM:  Four-year varsity letter winner at Wesley Chapel HS … Captain for her senior season … Played club for the Orlando-Tampa Volleyball Academy
Coach Gann: "Zharia is a fast middle blocker, with a very strong arm."

Grace Troxell
OH/RS | 5'10 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Roncalli HS
Before ULM: Two-year varsity letter winner at Roncalli HS … Two-time IHSAA 3A State Champion … Helped her team win State and the National Championship as a junior … Won State again as a senior … Played club for the Academy Volleyball Club in Indianapolis
Coach Gann: "Grace is a dynamic pin hitter, who also has the ability to attack from back row."

Myla Matavao
OH | 5'11 | Las Vegas, Nev. | Liberty HS
Before ULM: Four-year varsity letter winner at Liberty HS … Team captain … Named to the Academic All-State team … Second Team All-Conference … Played for Next Level Rising (Club) … Club team captain
Coach Gann: "Myla is a true six rotation outside hitter. She will bring explosiveness and range to the outside position for us."

Tatum Clay
MB | 6'1 | Gilbert, Ariz. | Williams Field HS
Before ULM: Four-year varsity starter and three-time team captain at Williams Field HS … Two-time All-Region First Team … All-Region Second Team … All-Region Player of the Year … Played club for the East Valley Juniors … Named to the All-Tournament team at AAU Nationals … Named to the MLK All-Tournament Team
Coach Gann: "Tatum is an athletic/strong middle. She brings positive energy to the court, while also providing a formidable block."