HAMILTON – Colgate University Volleyball Head Coach Ryan Baker has announced the Class of 2028, featuring five newcomers set to join the three-time defending Patriot League champions in 2024. 

The five incoming first-years include two middle blockers, a libero, right-side hitter, and an outside hitter. They hail from four different states, including California, Kansas, New York, and Washington. 

The incoming class is set to join a squad with 17 returning letterwinners from last year's team that finished 22-8 overall and 13-3 in Patriot League play en route to its third straight NCAA tournament appearance. 

"We are thrilled to be adding these five student-athletes to our program," head coach Ryan Baker said. "Each of them is driven in the classroom and on the court. During the recruiting process, it was clear to our staff that they were committed to our values and what our program is all about. 

"We wanted to bring in a class of student-athletes that would compliment our championship foundation, but also continued to raise the bar. We believe this class will do that. We believe they will fit very well into what we are doing athletically, academically, and in the community."

The five incoming student-athletes are listed below in alphabetical order. 

Téa Bosanac
6-4 | Middle Blocker
Bothell, Wash. | Seattle Preparatory School | Dakine Volleyball Club

Before Colgate
Two-time All-State First Team selection at Seattle Prep…named Metro League Most Valuable Player after helping her team to conference championship in 2023…garnered Metro League First Team honors three times (2021, 2022, 2023)...played three years of varsity and named a captain during senior season…competed in club for Puget Sound Power League, helping lead the team to a regional championship (2023)...three-year captain on the club circuit. 

Personal
Born: Téa Alexandra Bosanac in Monterey, Calif.
Family: Daughter of Heather and Vladimir…has one brother, Luke. 

Téa on choosing Colgate: "My decision in choosing Colgate ultimately came down to the people. Between the volleyball coaching staff, players, and others I met at Colgate, everyone shared a common goal of building a welcoming and well-rounded community, which I wanted to be a part of."

Coach Baker on Téa: "Téa will add great physicality and speed to our middle blocker position. She is 6-4 and moves extremely well. Her footwork and arm swing are very technically sound. She is also a great teammate who brings great joy to everything she does. Her coachability, determination, and size make her someone who we believe fits very well into our system. Her potential is great and we can't wait to start working with her."
 

Julia Headley
6-2 | Middle Blocker
Olathe, Kansas | St. James Academy | KC Power Volleyball

Before Colgate
Three-time All-State selection and All-League First Team honoree playing for St. James Academy of the Eastern Kansas League…helped lead her team to state runner-up finishes three times (2020, 2021, 2022)...totaled 705 kills over four seasons…registered 272 kills and 40 service aces with a .416 hitting percentage on her way to All-State First Team honors as a senior…competed on the club circuit for KC Power Volleyball of the Heart of America League…named among the Prep Dig top 150 2020-2024 and selected as a USAV NTDP five-time invitee…also competed in basketball and track…won a state championship in track (2023)…four-time Honor Roll selection…member of National Honor Society.

Personal
Born: Julia Brielle Headley in Kansas City, Mo.
Family: Daughter of Joy and Ross…has one brother, Hudson. 

Julia on choosing Colgate: "Choosing Colgate was very easy because the coaches, players, and community made me feel super welcome, like it was a second home. The campus is beautiful and I love the smaller class sizes with its strong academics."

Coach Baker on Julia: "Julia will add a very different dynamic to our middle blocker position. She will add some offensive firepower to our group, especially off of one foot. She has incredible vision as an attacker with some very good arm speed. Julia has been playing high level volleyball at both the high school and club level so her experience will make her college ready early.Her development will be very exciting to watch."
 

Erin Mueller
5-5 | Libero/Defensive Specialist
Rochester, N.Y. | Webster Schroeder | VolleyFX

Before Colgate
Played five years of varsity volleyball at Class AA State Champion Webster Schroeder HS…named the NYSPHSAA state championship class AA Most Valuable Player…four-time All-Greater Rochester First Team selection (2019-23)...two-time Section V All-Star…graduated as the program's career leader in digs (1300)...registered a 2.7 passing rating in the state finals…named the Division 2 New York State Most Valuable Player…competed in club volleyball for VolleyFX, where she helped her team to a Regional Championship…two-year captain…member of National Honor Society.

Personal
Born: Erin Michelle Mueller in Rochester, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of Deborah and Jeffrey…has four sisters, Allie, Emily, Megan, and Lauren…two brothers, Kyle and Johnathan. 

Erin on choosing Colgate: "I knew Colgate's high academic and athletics standards would push me to be my best as well as being a good distance from home, and having a beautiful campus."

Coach Baker on Erin: "Erin is also one of the top players in New York State who has grown tremendously in the past couple of club seasons. She fits with what we want in our defensive specialist group - she's tough, competitive, gritty and fun. Erin loves to grind and be in the gym which is something we value in our defensive specialist group. She makes plays through great effort and will certainly improve our backcourt.  We are excited to see her blossom."
 

Tiana Owens
6-0 | Right Side
El Cajon, Calif. | Cathedral Catholic HS | Coast Volleyball Club

Before Colgate
Played four years of varsity volleyball at Cathedral Catholic High School…helped lead her team to a California state title in 2022 as a right side…All-CIF San Diego Girls Volleyball First Team selection in 2023…Durango Fall Classic All-Tournament Team (2023)...JV Premier Invitational All Tournament Team (2021)...four-time Western City Conference champion and three-time CIF Open Division champion…helped lead the team to first place in the Ohio Valley Region Open Division in 2024 while playing for Coast Volleyball Club…also Red Rock Rave second-place finish in 2023…member of National Honor Society. 

Personal
Born: Tiana Nichelle Owens in Los Angeles, Calif.
Family: Daughter of Kristy and Skylard…has two sisters, Aubrey and Charlize, and two brothers, Braylon and Dominic. 

Tiana on choosing Colgate: "I chose Colgate because I wanted to go to school on the east coast but I also wanted a school that would develop me as an athlete and as a student. Committing to Colgate meant that I was able to develop as a student in the classroom, but also meant that I could be challenged as a player on the court. The first time I visited Colgate the rest of the boxes just checked off my list, location, size, and vibes. It all just seemed like the right fit for me."

Coach Baker on Tiana: "Tiana has some eye popping athleticism. She is easy off the ground which allows her to attack with some great range and put up a sizable block. She's been playing high level volleyball in both high school and club so speed of play will come easier for her as she transitions to Division I. We are very excited to keep develop her back row game more and see how good she can get in her time at Colgate."
 

Morgan Reese
6-2 | Outside Hitter
Sayville, N.Y. | Sayville HS

Before Colgate
Gatorade Player of the Year nominee and three-time All-State honoree at Sayville High School…garnered NYVCA Section 11 Player of the Year honors…named the Long Island Player of the Year in 2022…helped lead the team to three Elite Eight appearances in the state tournament…three-time Team Most Valuable Player and All-Tournament selection…posted 1,325 career kills with 217 service aces, 670 digs, and 801 receptions during high school career…played on the club circuit for The Long Island Volleyball Academy, helping the team to three region championships and a region semifinal appearance in 2023…also competed in golf and track…member of National Honor Society.

Personal
Born: Morgan Taylor Reese in Sayville, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of Suzanne and Gavin Reese…has one brother, Liam. 

Morgan on choosing Colgate: "I chose Colgate due to the academic rigor and prestigious volleyball program. When I first visited Colgate I fell in love with the town of Hamilton and the people that reside there. I knew the coaching staff at Colgate would push me to be the best player and person I can be!"

Coach Baker on Morgan: "We are very happy to keep one of New York's top players in her home state.  Morgan will add some very good depth to our pin position as she is capable of playing as both a left and right side hitter. Her versatility, her big arm, and her length make her someone we are excited to work with.  Morgan's competitiveness, drive, and physicality make her someone who will just continue to improve during her time here."