VESTAL, N.Y. (binghamtonbearcats.com) - Binghamton Volleyball added 11 student-athletes to its 2025 roster, announced Head Coach
Allie Yaeger Tuesday afternoon. The incoming class features nine freshmen and two transfer student-athletes from five different U.S. states and countries, bringing a variety of experience levels from high school, club, junior college, and Division I volleyball.
"We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of student-athletes to our program," said Yaeger. "They bring elite-level experience, leadership, and versatility that align with the future of Binghamton Volleyball."
1 | Eve Roman | Libero/Defensive Specialist | 5-6 | Wayne, N.J. | Immaculate Heart Academy
A four-year letterwinner at Immaculate Heart Academy, Roman's high school career included three New Jersey state titles. She was a 2024 AVCA All-America Watchlist member, All-Region honoree and an AVCA Best and Brightest selection. Roman also received the 2024 MaxPreps Best Player in New Jersey Award and was named AVCA Player of the Week in 2023. Roman's career high school statistics include 588 digs, 403 kills, and 111 aces. The incoming freshman played nine years of club volleyball for Sideout Sports Stars and Stripes.
3 | Alexandra Koleva | Setter | 5-9 | Sofia, Bulgaria | Florida A&M
Koleva joins Binghamton as a transfer with collegiate experience at Florida A&M and Miami Dade College. At FAMU, she earned All-SWAC First Team honors and led the conference with 7.13 assists per set last season. She totaled 691 assists, 164 digs, and 29 aces in 40 matches and 110 sets for the Rattlers. Koleva's father Radko played volleyball for the Bulgarian National Team while her mother Ani was a professional basketball player in Europe.Â
8 | Maya Coblentz-Brown | Right Side | 6-0 | Irvine, Calif. | TVT Community Day
A four-year letterwinner and three-year team captain at TVT Community Day School, Coblentz-Brown is a two-time All-CIF First Team honoree. The 2021 CIF Player of the Year, she helped lead her team to a CIF Division Title. Coblentz-Brown's accolades include the 2025 OCADA Express League Female Athlete of the Year Award and being named a 2025 Spectrum News Scholar Athlete. The incoming freshman played five years of club volleyball for three different teams.Â
9 | Maia Marin | Setter | 5-11 | Louisville, Ky. | Mercy AcademyÂ
Marin was a three-year letterwinner at Mercy Academy, where she was named to the 2024 Kentucky District 24 All-District Team. She helped lead Mercy to three Region 6 titles, two district championships and multiple appearances in the Kentucky state quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. Marin's career totals include 1,447 assists, 404 digs, 200 kills, and 99 aces. She played eight years of club for the MidAmerica Volleyball Association.Â
11 | Hannah Olmstead | Middle Blocker | 6-1 | Victor, N.Y. | Victor
A three-year varsity player at Victor Senior High School, Olmstead is a two-time All-Monroe County First Team selection and earned an honorable mention in 2022. She played six years of club volleyball for VolleyFX, spending three years on the top team. Olmstead's mother Kathleen is a Binghamton alum.Â
16 | Jalia Dublin | Outside Hitter | 5-9 | Wayne, N.J. | The Lawrenceville School, N.J.
Dublin was a four-year letterwinner and 2024 All-Mid-Atlantic Prep League selection at the Lawrenceville School. Over her high school career, Dublin compiled 692 kills and 103 aces, surpassing 200 kills in both her junior and senior seasons. She played six years of club volleyball with NJ Ronin.Â
17 | Merima Smajlovic | Outside Hitter | 5-11 | Istanbul, Turkey | SeattleÂ
Smajlovic transfers to Binghamton after three seasons at Seattle University in Washington. In 71 matches and 252 sets, she recorded 650 digs, 448 kills, 80 aces, and 74 blocks. Smajlovic tallied 10 career double-doubles and ranked fourth in the WAC with .38 aces per set as a junior. Her career highs include 20 kills vs. Tarleton and 20 digs vs. Abilene Christian.
19 | Selestine Liu Asomua | Outside Hitter | 6-1 | Altona, Manitoba | W.C. Miller Collegiate
Liu Asomua was a two-time team MVP and team captain at W.C. Miller Collegiate. She played five years of club volleyball for the Junior Bisons where her team finished third at 2024 Nationals. Liu Asomua also competed in beach volleyball at the national level and represented Team Manitoba and Team Canada in multiple events.
20 | Celeste Ocampo | Libero/Defensive Specialist | 5-0 | Little Elm, Texas | Leadership PrepÂ
A six-year letterwinner at Leadership Prep School, Ocampo earned the program's Defensive Player of the Year twice and MVP honors as a sophomore. She also received Offensive Player of the Year recognition as a freshman. Ocampo has eight years of club experience with Mad Frog Volleyball.
23 | Francesca Pierdonati | Middle Blocker | 6-0 | Rome, Italy | Liceo Avogadro RomaÂ
Pierdonati brings international club experience to Vestal all the way from Italy where she played for four different teams. The incoming freshman earned three gold and two silver medals at regional championships and was part of a national runner-up squad. Her teams also placed third, fourth, and seventh at national competitions. Pierdonati was a two-year club team captain and the 2019 Christmas Tournament MVP.
24 | Matilda Tjernqvist | Middle Blocker | 6-1 | Habo, Sweden | Ållebergsgymnasiet
Tjernqvist has competed extensively with Swedish national teams, winning two NEVZA gold medals (U17, U19) and a bronze (U19). She was named to multiple All-Star teams at the U18 Swedish Championships and served as captain of her 2022 U17 NEVZA team. Tjernqvist's club team, Habo, won the U16 Swedish Championship during the 2020-21 season.
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