LOVB Houston
American volleyball team
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LOVB Houston is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Houston, Texas. It is a member of LOVB Pro, which began play in January 2025.
Founded2023
GroundFort Bend Epicenter
Rosenberg, Texas, U.S.
Berry Center
Cypress, Texas, U.S.
Rosenberg, Texas, U.S.
Berry Center
Cypress, Texas, U.S.
ManagerSanja Tomašević
LeagueLOVB Pro
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| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Ground | Fort Bend Epicenter Rosenberg, Texas, U.S. Berry Center Cypress, Texas, U.S. |
| Manager | Sanja Tomašević |
| League | LOVB Pro |
| 2025 | Semi-final 2nd in LOVB Pro |
| Website | www |
History
In 2021, LOVB announced plans to start a professional women's volleyball league in the United States.[1] Houston was revealed as one of LOVB's first two team locations alongside Atlanta in March 2023.[2] Micha Hancock and Jordan Thompson joined Houston as LOVB's first player signings.[3]
Roster
- As of January 10, 2026.[4]
| No. | Name | Position | Height | College / Home club | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Frohling | Opposite hitter | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | San Diego |  United States |
| 2 | Karin Palgutova | Outside hitter | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | St. John's |  Slovenia |
| 3 | Amber Igiede | Middle blocker | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Hawaii | United States |
| 4 | Justine Wong-Orantes | Libero | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | Nebraska | United States |
| 5 | Lauren Briseño | Libero | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | Baylor | United States |
| 6 | Jazmine White | Middle blocker | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Michigan State |  Canada |
| 7 | Raphaela Folie | Middle blocker | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |  Italy | |
| 8 | Kaisa Alanko | Setter | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | University of Jyväskylä |  Finland |
| 9 | Madi Rishel | Outside hitter | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Arizona | United States |
| 10 | Maya Sands | Libero | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | Missouri | United States |
| 11 | Anita Anwusi | Middle blocker | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | LSU | United States |
| 12 | Micha Hancock | Setter | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Penn State | United States |
| 14 | Julia Brown | Outside hitter | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | NC State | United States |
| 16 | Maddie Waak | Setter | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Texas A&M | United States |
| 17 | Sara Loda | Outside hitter | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | Bergamo | Italy |
| 18 | Logan Lednicky | Opposite hitter | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Texas A&M | United States |
| 19 | Jess Mruzik | Outside hitter | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Penn State | United States |
| 23 | Jordan Thompson | Opposite hitter | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Cincinnati | United States |
