DENVER – The University of Denver volleyball program has added sophomore Emma Mirabelli to its 2023 roster, head coach Megan Pendergast announced on Wednesday.
Mirabelli played in eight matches in her freshman season at Purdue Fort Wayne before suffering a season-ending injury. The Traverse City, Michigan, native had 18 kills, including a season-high six against Wright State.
"I am so excited for Emma to be joining our roster," Pendergast said. "Emma possesses skill sets that set her up to become a truly outstanding player, and I cannot wait to see her unleash her potential during her time at Denver.
What sets Emma apart is not only her exceptional talent on the court but also her remarkable level of maturity and wisdom beyond her years. Her ability to make a positive impact in the locker room and contribute to our team is remarkable. I am confident that her presence will contribute immensely to our team dynamics, fostering a supportive and motivated environment where every player can thrive."
Mirabelli's sister, Molly Mirabelli, signed with the Pioneers on Tuesday.
Emma Mirabelli – Outside Hitter – Sophomore – Traverse City, Mich. – 6'1" – Traverse City Christian
2022:
Played in eight matches with one start before suffering a season-ending injury ... Totaled 18 kills with a season-high of six against Wright State (Oct. 7)...Recorded a season-high three digs against Canisius (Aug. 26) in the season opener.
High School:
Notched a career-best 44 kills in a four-set match ... 44 kills in a match is a record in the state of Michigan ... Tallied over 2,000 career kills ... Ninth in the state of Michigan's history in career kills ... Selected to four All-State, All-Region and All-Conference teams ... Four-time Dream Team selection ... Played club volleyball with FarOut Black for five years.
Personal:
Full name is Emma Grace Mirabelli ... Daughter of Doug and Kristin Mirabelli ... Has one sister, Molly, and one brother, Joey ... Sister, Molly, was also a member of the Purdue Fort Wayne women's volleyball team, and also transferred to Denver ... Mother, Kristin, played softball at Wichita State ... Father, Doug, played baseball at Wichita State, then played in the MLB for the San Francisco Giants (1996-2000), Texas Rangers (2001), Boston Red Sox (2001-05, 2006-07), and San Diego Padres (2006) ... Doug won two World Series rings with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007 ... Majoring in business.
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