Chris Henry / University of South Florida Athletics
TAMPA, Fla., August 27, 2025 – Nine new players?
In another time, that might have been a problem for USF's volleyball program. But not this era, when the transfer portal churns and lineups feature different looks in almost every season.
Coming off a two-season run that included a combined 41-22 record, an American Conference regular-season championship, and an appearance in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship Fab Four, Coach Jolene Shepardson said she expects her new-look Bulls to remain as top contenders.
"I think we did a great job with recruiting, bringing in some talent and really boosting our overall depth," said Shepardson, who has added seven transfers and two freshmen to a lineup that features senior Maria Clara Andrade, last season's American Conference Player of the Year.