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Olivia Utterback Signs Professional Contract with ASP Thetis in Greece
Story Links DAVIS, Calif. – Former UC Davis Volleyball superstar Olivia Utterback has signed a professional contract with the Greek volleyball club ASP Thetis in the Greek Volley League 1st Division, the highest level volleyball league in the country. “I’m excited for Olivia to continue her volleyball journey at the professional level,” […]
DAVIS, Calif. – Former UC Davis Volleyball superstar Olivia Utterback has signed a professional contract with the Greek volleyball club ASP Thetis in the Greek Volley League 1st Division, the highest level volleyball league in the country.
“I’m excited for Olivia to continue her volleyball journey at the professional level,” said UC Davis head coach Dan Conners. “I think she offers a lot with her ability to perform all the skills at a high level. International volleyball necessitates for their athletes to play six rotations, which will suit Olivia very well. I anticipate she will make a positive impact with her new club relatively quickly.”
Founded in 2000, ASP Thetis has achieved considerable success in the Greek volleyball scene, despite its relatively short history. In the 2017-18 campaign, the club finished at the top of the Greek 2nd Division, promoting them to their current standing among the top clubs in the country.
Coming to the Aggies from Planfield, Indiana, Utterback solidified herself as one of the best players in program history during her four years in the blue and gold, ending her career with the fifth most kills (1,296) and second most service aces (151) in program history. She is also one of only 12 players for UC Davis with 1,000 or more kills throughout their career.
All of these numbers have led to a collection of individual accolades throughout Utterback’s career. Being named First Team All-Big West twice (2021 & 2024), Second Team All-Big West (2023), Big West Honorable Mention (2022), and to the Big West All-Freshman Team (2021). She was also named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Pacific All-Region Honorable Mention following her 2024 campaign.
Utterback’s leadership on and off the court also led to one of the most successful seasons in team history in 2024, winning 13 conference games and making their way to the Big West Semifinals.
The entire Aggie family wishes Olivia the best of luck as she embarks on the next chapter in her journey.
