BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic volleyball is building up for a big season in 2025, bolstering its roster for the upcoming season with new talent, bringing in four experienced transfers and four talented freshmen.
“We’re excited to welcome this wonderful group to our FAU Volleyball family,” expressed Head Coach
Fernanda Nelson. “Not only are they talented, but they’re also high-character individuals who are passionate about being here. They’re going to make an immediate impact and raise the level of our gym on day one. With the strong foundation we already have, this class brings added depth, talent, and intensity. They’re ready to contribute to our success right away.”
Anna Hartman
RS | Jr. | 6-3 | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Rutgers
Hartman, a native of Murfreesboro, Tenn., joins the Owls after playing her first two seasons at Rutgers. In two years, Hartman competed in all 57 matches, playing in 178 sets and making 19 starts for the Scarlet Knights. In 2024, Hartman tallied 165 kills, averaging 1.77 per set, and recorded 45 blocks. She recorded a season-high 12 kills against North Texas and tallied a career-high six blocks twice vs. Little Rock and at Maryland. As a freshman, Hartman averaged 1.55 kills per set, posting a career-best 17 kills in a five-set win at Iowa. She also hit a season-best .407 with 12 kills in a top 25 win over No. 16 Minnesota.
Prior to arriving in New Brunswick, Hartman was a four-year letterwinner at Providence Christian Academy. Throughout her high school career, she earned numerous awards, including AAU National All-Star, First Team All-District, All-Region Tournament Team, and All-District Tournament Team. In addition to her high school career, Hartman played club volleyball with Tennessee Performance Volleyball. She earned a third-place finish with TPV at AAU Nationals.
Kierstin Bevelle
OH/RS | Fr. | 5-11 | Orlando, Fla. | Lake Highland Prep
Bevelle, from Orlando, Florida, arrives in Paradise after playing her freshman season at Apopka High School and spending three years with Lake Highland Prep. Bevelle earned numerous honors during her prep career, including FACA District 1-3A Player of the Year, FACA All-State, AVCA All-Region, Orlando Sentinel All-Area First Team, and being named twice to the AVCA Phenom Watch List. With the Highlanders, Bevelle won a state title, made three state semifinal appearances, and won three region and district titles. She recorded 797 kills and 794 digs in her career with the Highlanders, including a career-best 289 digs and 266 kills during her senior season.
In addition to her high school career, Bevelle also competed at the club level with Otva Volleyball.
Emsley Venard
S | Fr. | 6-0 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Saint Ursula Academy
Venard, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, joins the Owls following her high school career at Saint Ursula Academy.
Venard was a four-year letterwinner at Saint Ursula Academy. During her senior season, she helped lead the Bulldogs to a 2024 State Championship, while also winning their conference, district, and region championships. She dished out 918 assists, while also recording 229 digs, 53 kills, 46 service aces, and 23 blocks. As a junior, Venard helped Saint Ursula win the 2023 District Championship and finished the season as the 2023 Region Runner-up. She recorded 940 assists, 243 digs, 39 kills, 32 service aces, and 29 blocks. Venard also captured a District Championship in 2022 during her sophomore campaign.
In addition to her high school career, Venard also competed in club volleyball with Northern Kentucky Youth Volleyball Club (NKYVC).
Ana Brasil
MB | Fr. | 6-3 | Cafelandia, Brazil | Colegio Estadual Doutor Gastao Vidigal
Brasil, a native of Cafelandia, Brazil, joins the Owls after playing with Colegio Estadual Doutor Gastao Vidigal. Brasil joined the team this spring and competed with the Owls during their spring schedule.
Brooke McCall
OH | Fr. | 6-1 | Charlotte, N.C. | Charlotte Country Day School
McCall, from Charlotte, N.C., joins the Owls from Charlotte Country Day School. With the Buccaneers, McCall earned numerous accolades, including two-time All-State and All-Conference honoree, in addition to being named an AVCA Phenom twice, and being named twice to the Prep Volleyball watchlist, Junior Volleyball Association watchlist, and twice being named an Under Armour UA Next Invite Athlete. McCall was also named to the Prep Dig Big South Tournament 17 Open Dream Team, awarded PrepVolleyball Beast of the Southeast Tournament Player of the Week, and was a member of the CUVC 17 Open team that ranked as the 11th best team in the nation at nationals in Las Vegas. During her junior season, McCall broke the school record for most kills and highest hitting percentage. She recorded 724 kills over her high school career, including a season-high 250 kills during her senior season.
In addition to her high school career, McCall also played club volleyball with Carolina Union Volleyball Club and Carolina Juniors Volleyball.
Erin Morrissey
OH | Gr. | 6-3 | Tampa, Fla. | Maryland
Morrissey, from Tampa, Florida, joins the Owls after playing the last five seasons with Maryland. Morrissey competed in 62 sets over 25 matches and made nine starts for the Terrapins. In 2023, Morrissey competed in a career-best 45 sets over 18 matches and made eight starts. She set numerous single-season records, including kills (79), kills per set (1.76), digs (45), total blocks (14), and service aces (4). Morrissey recorded a career-high 12 kills and tied a career-best two blocks in a win over Ohio State. During her redshirt sophomore season, Morrissey tallied a career-best 14 digs against Purdue and posted a season-high eight kills at Wisconsin. She also registered a career-best two service aces against Ohio State.
Morrissey played her prep career at Plant High School. The four-time district and regional champion helped lead the Panthers to a state runner-up finish in 2018 and a state semifinal appearance in 2020. As a dual-sport athlete, Morrissey was also a two-year letterwinner and won a district championship on the tennis team.
Zoe Winford
L/DS | Jr. | 5-9 | Nevada, Texas | Georgia Tech
Winford, a native of Nevada, Texas, joins the Owls after playing the last two seasons at Georgia Tech.
In two seasons with the Yellowjackets, Winford competed in six sets over five matches. She has averaged 0.67 digs per set through two seasons in Atlanta.
Prior to Georgia Tech, Zoe was a four-year varsity player at Highland Park High School. She was an academic all-state honoree and won two club volleyball national championships during her prep career.
Libby Ashline
MB | Jr. | 6-1 | Melbourne, Fla. | Eastern Florida State College
Ashline, a native of Melbourne, Florida, joins the Owls after playing the last two seasons at Eastern Florida State College.
Ashline played in 98 sets over 35 matches during her two seasons with the Titans. With the Titans, Ashline averaged 1.74 kills per set with a .319 hitting clip, to go along with 0.87 blocks per set, 0.77 digs per set, and 0.37 service aces per set. She was named First Team All-Conference during the 2024 season.
Prior to Eastern Florida, Ashline was a four-year letterwinner at Melbourne High School and was a two-time MVP with the Bulldogs. As a senior, Ashline played in 53 sets, recording 142 kills and hitting .300, in addition to adding 63 blocks and 25 assists. During her junior season, she competed in a career-high 64 sets, tallying 141 kills, 131 blocks, including a career-best 68 solo blocks, 42 digs, and 12 assists. As a sophomore, she played in 29 sets, recording 84 kills on a .360 hitting clip, while also adding 51 blocks and 11 assists.
In addition to her high school career, Ashline also played at the club level with Spirit, VolleyTech, and Countdown.
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