PULLMAN, Wash. (January 7, 2026) – Washington State Women's Volleyball Head Coach Korey Schroeder and the staff have announced the signing of five incoming transfers for the 2026 season.

"I couldn't be more excited about the group of transfers we are adding to Washington State Volleyball," said Schroeder. "Our staff did an amazing job in the transfer portal to find five high-character humans that each bring experience, a track record of success, and a drive to continue growing. Every one of them made a significant impact on their previous teams, both on the court and in the locker room. Having most of them joining us this spring also makes our gym more competitive and allows us to best prepare for next fall. I can't wait to see the impact that this group makes as leaders, athletes, students, and community members."

The additions include a pair of outside hitters, Madyn Cervellera from Seattle U and Emerson Matthews from Buffalo, a defensive specialist/libero from Idaho State, Chloe Heimlicher, a setter from Hawaii, Audrey Hollis, and Naomi White a middle blocker from Portland State.


Madyn Cervellera | 6-0 | OH | Lake Stevens, Wash. (Seattle U)
Cervellera is an outside hitter from Lake Stevens, Wash. who transfers to the Palouse ahead of her junior season after spending her sophomore season at Seattle U and her freshman campaign with Cal Poly-Humboldt. Last season with the Redhawks, Cervellera was a starter in all 29 matches and appeared in a team-high 114 sets, averaging 3.32 kills, 0.36 blocks, 2.29 digs and 3.74 points per set. She led the team with 378 kills, 426.0 points and 1,052 attack attempts, was second in digs with 261. In recognition of her success, she was selected for All-WCC.

Coach Schroeder on Madyn Cervellera: "Between playing against her twice and scouting for other WCC matches, we watched Madyn compete a lot last season. She is a great athlete that impacts matches both offensively and defensively, and that showed with the numbers she put up at Seattle. We wanted people who are excited to be part of Washington State Volleyball, and Madyn made it clear this is where she wants to be."


Chloe Heimlicher | 5-6 | DS/L | Parker, Colo. (Idaho State)
Heimlicher is a defensive specialist/libero from Parker, Colo. who comes to Pullman for her senior season after three years at Idaho State. During her time in Pocatello, she averaged 1.35 digs per set as a defensive specialist. Last season as a junior she finished with career-bests in matches played (31), assists (30), service aces (27), digs (171), and passer rating (2.36).

Coach Schroeder on Chloe Heimlicher: "We're thrilled to welcome Chloe to the Washington State Volleyball family. She brings a strong work ethic, competitive mindset, and experience that will elevate our gym right away. Chloe contributed at a high level at Idaho State while making significant improvements in her game each season. Adding a player with her experience and commitment is invaluable."


Audrey Hollis | 6-0 | S | Colorado Springs, Colo. (Hawaii)
Hollis is a setter from Colorado Springs, Colo. who comes to WSU for her junior season after playing her sophomore year at Hawaii and her freshman campaign at UC San Diego. Last year at Hawaii she appeared in 16 matches, and totaled 125 assists, 49 digs and six service aces. During her time at UC San Diego, Hollis started 25 matches and appeared in 27 on her way to being named to the 2024 Big West All-Freshman team after finishing fifth in the league with 8.86 assists per set.

Coach Schroeder on Audrey Hollis: "Audrey brings a lot of experience, and success, for us at the setter position. Her freshman season she ran a 5-1 for a very successful UC-San Diego team while she was still 17 years old. Audrey has a great head on her shoulders and is passionate about continuing to grow as a volleyball player."


Emerson Matthews | 6-0 | OH | Lloydminster, Alberta (Buffalo)
Matthews is an outside hitter from Alberta, Canada who transfers to Pullman for her sophomore season after a year at the University of Buffalo where she was named to the All-MAC Second Team and All-Freshman Team. She started 26 matches, appeared in all 27, and played in a team-high 101 sets while leading the team with 366 kills and 419.0 points. Matthews also totaled 41 blocks, 190 digs and 25 service aces, while averaging 3.62 kills, 4.15 points, 1.88 digs, 0.41 blocks and 0.25 aces per set. Before Buffalo, she was a member of Canada's National Excellence Program(NEP). Matthews played in the BioSteel All-Canadian Games for Team Canada in 16U and 17U, was named SASK Volleyball 17U Female Athlete of the Year, and represented the 19U Team Canada at the NORCECA PAN-AM Cup in Honduras.

Coach Schroeder on Emerson Matthews: "What Emerson accomplished last fall in her first collegiate season is impressive. Being a freshman is hard, but she not only contributed but led her team offensively while playing a six-rotation role. She is an incredibly driven student-athlete with big goals and a vision beyond college volleyball."


Naomi White | 6-0 | MB | Las Vegas, Nev. (Portland State)
White is a middle blocker from Las Vegas, Nev. who will arrive at WSU for her senior season after playing her first three seasons at Portland State. Last year with the Vikings she started all 28 matches and appeared in all 112 sets, finishing the year with 1.69 kills per set, a .342 hitting percentage, 1.04 blocks per set and 0.33 digs per set. A year prior as a sophomore she ranked fifth in the Big Sky Conference with a .330 hitting percentage, and ninth with 1.04 blocks per set, also starting all 28 matches and appearing in all 99 sets.

Coach Schroeder on Naomi White: "Naomi is a great athlete that has made great strides in her skillsets in the past three seasons. She is another player that brings a lot of experience playing for a competitive program and grew in each of her seasons at Portland State. Naomi is a dynamic middle and consistently impacts the game both offensively defensively."


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