LOVB Austin

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LOVB Austin
LOVB Austin logo.webp
Founded2023
Ground H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, Texas, U.S.
Strahan Arena
San Marcos, Texas, U.S.
Chairman
Manager Erik Sullivan
League LOVB Pro
2025 Champions
5th in LOVB Pro
Website www.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.

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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] Finishing in 5th place in the 6-team LOVB Pro's inaugural season, Austin would win the LOVB Finals, defeating LOVB Omaha 3 sets to 0 in the title match after coming from 2-0 down to win both their quarterfinal and semifinal matches.

In June 2025, LOVB Austin was announced as the first LOVB Pro franchise to have non-league ownership. The team is now owned by a group headed by David Blitzer, Peter Holt (investing through his San Antonio-based Spurs Sports & Entertainment), and Amy Griffin. As part of the sale, the trio also acquired an equity stake in the league. [4]

Roster

As of December 22, 2024. [5]
No.NamePositionHeightCollege / home clubNationality
1 Khat Bell Opposite hitter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
2 Leah Hardeman Outside hitter5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Coastal Carolina Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
3 Carli Lloyd Setter5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) California Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
5 Molly McCage Middle blocker6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
6 Alessia Gennari Outside hitter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
7 Asjia O'Neal Middle blocker6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
9 Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres Setter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Utah / Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
10 Zoe Jarvis Libero5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
11 Chiaka Ogbogu Middle blocker6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
12 Carly DeHoog Opposite hitter6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Washington Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
13 Juliann Faucette Opposite hitter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
15 Kotoe Inoue Libero5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
16 Madisen Skinner Opposite hitter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas / Kentucky Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
17 Anna Haak Outside hitter5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
33 Logan Eggleston Outside hitter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Texas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States

Honors

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. ↑ Sim, Josh (June 20, 2025). "David Blitzer and Spurs' Peter Holt among LOVB volleyball league's first team owners". SportsPro. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ "LOVB: Austin Roster". LOVB.
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