LOVB Omaha
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| Founded | 2023 |
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| Ground | Baxter Arena Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. Liberty First Credit Union Arena Ralston, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Manager | Suzie Fritz |
| League | LOVB Pro |
| Website | www |
LOVB Omaha is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Omaha, Nebraska. It is a member of LOVB Pro, which will begin play in January 2025.
History
[edit]In 2021, LOVB announced plans to start a professional women's volleyball league in the United States.[1] Omaha was announced as LOVB's fifth team location in August 2023. The city also hosts the Omaha Supernovas of the rival Pro Volleyball Federation.[2] Jordan Larson and Justine Wong-Orantes, who played college volleyball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, were the team's first players signed.[3]
Roster
[edit]- As of December 22, 2024.[4]
| No. | Name | Position | Height | College / Home club | Nationality |
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| 1 | Lexi Rodriguez | Libero | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | Nebraska |  United States
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| 2 | Emily Thater | Middle blocker | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Missouri | United States
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| 3 | Annie Cesar | Libero | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |  Germany
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| 4 | Justine Wong-Orantes | Libero | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | Nebraska | United States
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| 5 | Jaali Winters | Outside hitter | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Creighton | United States
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| 7 | Vicky Savard | Outside hitter | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Montréal |  Canada
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| 8 | Kimberly Drewniok | Opposite hitter | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | RC Sorpesee | Germany
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| 10 | Jordan Larson | Outside hitter | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Nebraska | United States
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| 11 | Amber Stivrins | Outside hitter | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Louisville / Georgia / San Diego | United States
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| 12 | Audriana Fitzmorris | Opposite hitter | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Stanford | United States
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| 13 | Gabby Blossom | Setter | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | San Diego / Penn State | United States
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| 14 | Laura Dijkema | Setter | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Smash |  Netherlands
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| 17 | Candelaria Herrera | Middle blocker | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Florida A&M / Iowa State |  Argentina
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| 26 | Lauren Stivrins | Middle blocker | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Nebraska | United States
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| 33 | Madi Kubik-Banks | Outside hitter | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Nebraska | United States
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References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Stavas, Nick; Weber, Brent (August 16, 2023). "Omaha to welcome second professional volleyball team in different league". WOWT. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ "LOVB Announces USA Volleyball Captain and Volleyball Legend Jordan Larson Will Join Its Pro League". LOVB. April 16, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ "LOVB: Omaha Roster". LOVB.