Recruiting outlook: 0–3 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Bears · Springfield, Missouri · C-USA
Head coach
Head coach since at least 2023
2025 sets played by class
2026–27 roster
18
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 · 18 players
Domestic 17 · 94% · International 1 · 6%
1 · 6%current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
0–3
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
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ashlyn BlazerPrevious school: Mill Valley HS/FIU | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | OH | Shawnee, Kan. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Avery SandsPrevious school: Lansing HS | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | L/DSDefensive Specialist | Leavenworth, Kan. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brielle GengelbachPrevious school: Blue Springs South HS | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MB | Lee's Summit, Mo. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brooke EslingerPrevious school: Midlothian (Va.) HS | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | L/DSDefensive Specialist | Cleveland, Tenn. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 25 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .000 | 35 | 23 | 24 | 343 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23.5 |
| Chloe JuddPrevious school: Nixa HS | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MB | Nixa, Mo. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 16 | 47 | 50 | 9 | 109 | .376 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 45 | 76 |
| Halle KerkmanPrevious school: Millard West HS/San Jose State | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | OH | Omaha, Neb. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Halle RilliePrevious school: Dos Pueblos HS | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | S | Santa Barbara, Calif. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hannah GardnerPrevious school: Kickapoo HS | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | SSetter/Opposite | Springfield, Mo. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 29 | 101 | 183 | 72 | 556 | .200 | 480 | 23 | 44 | 219 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 229 |
| Hannah RedrowPrevious school: Hebron HS/ULM/Houston Christian | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | Carrollton, Texas | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jenna WaltersPrevious school: Bayside HS | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OH | Palm Bay, Fla. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 19 | 49 | 101 | 45 | 304 | .184 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 113 |
| Karissa ChasePrevious school: Carl Junction HS | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | OPPOpposite | Carl Junction, Mo. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 100 | .090 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 35.5 |
| Kya JohnsonPrevious school: Kickapoo HS | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSDefensive Specialist | Springfield, Mo. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 29 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 11 | .182 | 50 | 23 | 30 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Lexi WeinbergPrevious school: Calvary Christian Academy | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OPPOpposite | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 28 | 92 | 164 | 53 | 506 | .219 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 36 | 4 | 61 | 65 | 210.5 |
| Macy HumblePrevious school: Ozark HS | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | L/DSDefensive Specialist | Ozark, Mo. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Neele’ge’ SimsPrevious school: Corunna HS | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MB | Owosso, Mich. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 42 | .190 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 20.5 |
| Riley OurthPrevious school: Olathe West HS | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | L/DSDefensive Specialist | Olathe, Kan. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 24 | 87 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -.125 | 40 | 17 | 22 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Rilynn FinleyPrevious school: Republic HS | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Republic, Mo. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 24 | 84 | 256 | 111 | 640 | .227 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 78 | 2 | 34 | 36 | 277 |
| Vicky AntiaPrevious school: Instituto Tecnico Industrial Fray Luis Amigo/Missouri State-West Plains | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | OH | Candelaria, Colombia | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
