Recruiting outlook: 3–5 projected openings for the Class of 2027
The Herd · Huntington, West Virginia · Sun Belt
Head coach
Head coach since at least 2023
2025 sets played by class
2026–27 roster
17
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 18
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 18 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 17 players
Domestic 16 · 94% · International 1 · 6%
1 · 6%current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
3–5
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
3
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
5–6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
4–5
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | MP | SP | K | E | TA | PCT | A | SA | SE | DIG | BS | BA | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Addison Saunders | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | L/DSDS/L | Charlotte, N.C.Butler High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Beatrice Ciccarelli | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Assumed clockListed as Gr. | MB | Bologna, ItalyLiceo Laura Bassi, Bologna | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 30 | 108 | 238 | 80 | 541 | .292 | 17 | 28 | 31 | 77 | 25 | 85 | 110 | 333.5 |
| Carys Kerr | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Cary, N.C.Apex HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 19 | 51 | 78 | 54 | 269 | .089 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 89.5 |
| Emma Barnett | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Louisville, Ky.Assumption HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 30 | 107 | 331 | 123 | 1002 | .208 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 254 | 5 | 30 | 35 | 381 |
| Emma Sayre | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSDS/L | West Portsmouth, OhioPortsmouth West HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 18 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .250 | 51 | 16 | 12 | 262 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Isabella Nieves | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | S | Carolina, Puerto RicoIMG Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 9 | .111 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kahea CarvalhoPrevious school: Cal State Fullerton | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | S | Rolling Hills, Calif.Palos Verdes HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kylie WongPrevious school: Washington State | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Gr. | L/DSL | Chandler, Ariz. | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lia BeverlyPrevious school: UAB | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | MB | New Orleans, La.Metairie Park Country Day | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lilly HowellUSA NTDP Training SeriesPrevious school: Charlotte | Seasons left: 4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as R-Fr. | OH | Middletown, Ind.Burris School | Class of 2024 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Logan HendersonPrevious school: Kent State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | OHO | Charlotte, N.C.Hopewell HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 24 | 80 | 168 | 59 | 439 | .248 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 34 | 39 | 190 |
| Maci Gerboth | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Columbus, OhioOlentangy Orange High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maddie SmithPrevious school: App State | Seasons left: 3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as R-So. | OH | Hickory, N.C.University Christian | Class of 2023 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marae Reilly | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MB | Lakewood, Colo.Green Mountain HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 30 | 106 | 168 | 39 | 455 | .284 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 14 | 47 | 61 | 215.5 |
| Maya Hunt | Seasons left: 2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as R-Jr. | S | Independence, Ky.Holy Cross | Class of 2022 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 23 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 9 | .444 | 261 | 9 | 7 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Peyton Sasse | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MB | Beason, Ill.Lincoln Community HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | .063 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Shae PearsonPrevious school: Iowa State | Seasons left: 3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as R-So. | MB | St. Charles, Mo.Francis Howell Central | Class of 2023 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
