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LOVB Atlanta

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LOVB Atlanta
Founded2023
GroundGateway Center Arena
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
McCamish Pavilion
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Overtime Elite Arena
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
ManagerPaulo Coco
LeagueLOVB Pro
2026Semi-final
2nd in LOVB Pro
Websitewww.lovb.com/teams/lovb-atlanta-volleyball
ChampionshipsNone

LOVB Atlanta is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a member of LOVB Pro, which began play in January 2025.

History

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In 2021, LOVB announced plans to start a professional women's volleyball league in the United States.[1] Atlanta was revealed as one of LOVB's first two team locations alongside Houston in March 2023.[2] The city also hosted the Atlanta Vibe of the rival Pro Volleyball Federation.[3]

Roster

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As of January 18, 2026.[4]
No. Name Position Height College / home club Nationality
2 Piyanut Pannoy Libero 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)  Thailand
6 Miroslava Paskova Outside hitter 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  Bulgaria
7 Ella May Powell Setter 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Washington  United States
10 Rachel Fairbanks Setter 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Pittsburgh  United States
11 Onye Ofoegbu Middle blocker 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Oregon / UC Irvine  United States
12 Carly DeHoog Opposite hitter 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Washington  United States
13 McKenzie Adams Outside hitter 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) UTSA  United States
14 Tia Jimerson Middle blocker 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Ohio  United States
15 Magdalena Jehlárová Middle blocker 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Washington State  Czech Republic
16 Beatrice Negretti Libero 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)  Italy
17 Tessa Grubbs Opposite hitter 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Tennessee  United States
18 Ivonee Montaño Opposite hitter 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  Colombia
19 Jess Robinson Middle blocker 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Michigan / Duke  United States
22 Julia Sangiacomo Outside hitter 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Northwestern / Santa Clara  United States
24 Eva Hudson Outside hitter 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Kentucky / Purdue  United States

Season standings

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  • 2025: 1st (13–3), Semifinals (37 points)
  • 2026: 2nd (11–9), Semifinals (35 points)

References

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  1. ^ Chappell, Bill (October 19, 2021). "Are you ready for some volleyball? A new women's pro league hopes the answer is yes". NPR. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "League One Volleyball selects Atlanta as first pro team market". Rough Draft Atlanta. March 9, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Feinswog, Lee (June 26, 2024). "Exciting times for LOVB as it approaches inaugural 2025 pro volleyball season". Volleyballmag.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "LOVB: Atlanta Roster". LOVB.
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