LOVB Houston

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LOVB Houston
LOVB Houston logo.webp
Founded2023
Ground Fort Bend Epicenter
Rosenberg, Texas, U.S.
Manager Massimo Barbolini
League LOVB Pro
2025 Semi-final
2nd in LOVB Pro
Website www.lovb.com/teams/lovb-houston-volleyball

LOVB Houston is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Houston, 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] Houston was revealed as one of LOVB's first two team locations alongside Atlanta in March 2023. [2] Micha Hancock and Jordan Thompson joined Houston as LOVB's first player signings. [3]

Roster

As of January 8, 2025. [4]
No.NamePositionHeightCollege / Home clubNationality
1 Grace Frohling Opposite hitter6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) San Diego Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
2 Karin Palgutova Outside hitter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) St. John's Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
3 Amber Igiede Middle blocker6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Hawaii Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
4 Anna Pogany Libero5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
5 Jess Mruzik Outside hitter6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Penn State Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
7 Raphaela Folie Middle blocker6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
8 Christina Bauer Middle blocker6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) ASPTT Mulhouse Flag of France.svg  France
9 Madi Rishel Outside hitter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Arizona Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
10 Kaisa Alanko Setter5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) University of Jyväskylä Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
11 Anita Anwusi Middle blocker6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) LSU Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
12 Micha Hancock Setter5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Penn State Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
14 Julia Brown Outside hitter6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) NC State Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
17 Sara Loda Outside hitter5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Bergamo Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
18 Key Alves Libero5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
23 Jordan Thompson Opposite hitter6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Cincinnati Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States

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. "LOVB doubles down on launch of Pro League". LOVB. March 9, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. Lerner, Danielle (December 5, 2024). "LOVB Houston brings professional volleyball to the Bayou City, with a twist". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. "LOVB: Houston Roster". LOVB.