Houston Volleyball Welcomes Three New Transfers

HOUSTON – Senior middle blocker Kaitlyn Evans,junior outside hitter Sydney Jones,and redshirt freshman defensive specialist Mattie Casale have signed to play for Houston Volleyball in 2026,Head Coach David Rehr announced Wednesday.

Evans (Loyola Marymount), Jones (Tennessee), and Casale (Purdue) expand Houston’s transfer signing class to five, joining Kalei Edson and Kamille Gibson who committed last week. The Cougars have now added a setter, middle blocker, two outside hitters, and a defensive specialist through the transfer portal.

“Our volleyball staff has been working to rebuild Houston Volleyball, and with the two transfers we announced last week, we have improved our team for the 2026 season,” Rehr said. “The additions of Casale, Evans, and Jones continue to make us a better volleyball team.”

Meet the new Cougars

Mattie Casale | Defensive Specialist | Redshirt Freshman | Purdue

Casale joins Houston after spending her true freshman season with Purdue. Although she didn’t see match action for the Boilermakers, she trained with a team consistently ranked within the Top 15 of the AVCA Coaches Poll and reached the NCAA Tournament Regional Finals as a three-seed.

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Kaitlyn Evans | Middle Blocker | Senior | Loyola Marymount

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Sydney Jones | Outside Hitter | Junior | Tennessee

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Looking Ahead

These additions signal a clear commitment to strengthening the Houston volleyball program. With a blend of experience and potential, these transfers are poised to make a significant impact on the court in the 2026 season and beyond.The coaching staff will now focus on integrating these players into the team dynamic and preparing for a competitive future.

Publication Date: 2025/12/24 15:23:57