By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics
CEDAR CITY, Utah -Versatility is the name of the game for Southern Utah’s opposite hitters, and the Thunderbirds have built a group that blends power, experience, and promise. Tasked with carrying offensive loads while providing blocking and defensive stability, this unit has the pieces to make an immediate impact in 2025.
Head Volleyball Coach Danielle Jensen Said
“Our opposite hitters give us so much flexibility. Victoria has proven she can carry a big offensive load, Charlotte continues to grow into a steady contributor, and adding Ezgi’s international experience only makes us stronger. With Lillian coming in and developing every day, this group gives us depth that will be a real asset for us this season.”
Leading the way is senior Victoria Zibecchi, who returns as SUU’s top producer on the right side after pacing the team with 201 kills last fall. The Argentina native proved herself as a go-to scorer, hitting double figures in 10 matches and showcasing the same championship-level play that helped her capture back-to-back NJCAA national titles at Florida SouthWestern.
Alongside her, junior Charlotte Wilson brings consistency and continued development, having logged meaningful minutes in each of her first two seasons. Wilson’s ability to chip in kills and blocks gives the Thunderbirds a reliable option in the rotation. The group gets even deeper with senior transfer Ezgi Kucuk, who arrives from Coppin State with international experience and a proven scoring touch after recording 154 kills in 2024. Freshman Lillian Davidson, standing at 6-4, rounds out the position group as a promising newcomer with the size and potential to grow into a difference-maker.
With Zibecchi anchoring the attack, Wilson providing steadiness, Kucuk adding veteran firepower, and Davidson waiting in the wings, Southern Utah’s opposite hitters give the Thunderbirds a balanced, versatile unit that will be critical in the team’s push this season.
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