LOVB Madison

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LOVB Madison
LOVB Madison logo.webp
Founded2023
Ground Wisconsin Field House
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Manager Matt Fuerbringer
League LOVB Pro
2025 Quarterfinals
3rd in LOVB Pro
Website www.lovb.com/teams/lovb-madison-volleyball

LOVB Madison is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Madison, Wisconsin. 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] Madison was announced as LOVB's third team location in April 2023. [2] Lauren Carlini, who played college volleyball for the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, was the team's first player signed. [3]

Roster

As of December 22, 2024. [4]
LOBV Madison players during a January 17, 2025 match at the Wisconsin Field House LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Madison IMG 4842 (1).jpg
LOBV Madison players during a January 17, 2025 match at the Wisconsin Field House
No.NamePositionHeightCollege / Home clubNationality
1 Daly Santana Outside hitter6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Minnesota Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico
2 Anna Hall Middle blocker6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Louisville Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
3 Mariena Hayden Outside hitter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) UNLV Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
4 Milica Medved Libero5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
5 Simin Wang Libero5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
6 Jennifer Janiska Outside hitter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
7 Lauren Carlini Setter6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Wisconsin Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
8 Claire Felix Middle blocker6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) UCLA Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
9 Claire Chaussee Outside hitter6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Louisville Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
10 Taylor Sandbothe Middle blocker6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Ohio State Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
11 Annie Schumacher Opposite hitter6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Purdue Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
12 Temi Thomas-Ailara Opposite hitter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Wisconsin / Northwestern Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
13 Sarah Franklin Outside hitter6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Wisconsin / Michigan State Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
14 Danica Markovic Setter6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
27 Ana Beatriz Corrêa Middle blocker6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil

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. Doherty, Leah (April 28, 2023). "League One Volleyball CEO explains why Madison was always the right choice for a pro team". WMTV . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. Jacobs, Kylie (December 4, 2024). "LOVB Madison to open first pro facility; announce first pro player". WMTV . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. "LOVB: Madison Roster". LOVB.