MOBILE, Ala. | South Alabama head coach
Jesse Ortiz announced the addition of transfer Rachel Rossman (Crown Point, ind.) to the 2025 roster. Rossman joins fellow newcomers Cambria Gaier (Caledonia, Mich.), Elyse Heffner (Traverse City, Mich.), Halle Norvell (London, Ky.), Marissa Taix (Kenner, La.) who were all announced during the fall.
Ortiz on Rossman
"Rachel is a talented setter coming from a great program in Oakland University from the state of Michigan. I have a ton of respect for their staff and how they train. When Rachel and I first connected, I could tell she was an outstanding individual. She was a leader and connector at OU. She's articulate. bright, and competitive, and will be a great addition to our team."
Rachel Rossman – Crown Point, Ind. – Oakland University – Crown Point High School
5-7 | Senior | Setter
- Three-year letterwinner at Oakland University
- Earned three different academic honors this past season as she was named all-district by College Sports Communicators, an honorable mention selection to the 2024 Valeo Volleyball All-Academic Team, and was named to Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll
- Started 30 matches and competed in 116 sets during the 2024 season
- Had 13 double-digit dig matches, including two 20-plus matches
- Led the club with 798 assists (6.88 per set)
- Also recorded 29 kills and was third on the team in service aces with 21
- Was second on the club in digs with 280 (2.41 per set) while also carding 16 block assists at the net
- Had 10 matches of 30 or more assists
- Recorded a season-best 53 assists and 21 digs vs. Purdue-Fort Wayne (10/11)
- Twice had 49 assists vs. Army (8/31) and vs. Robert Morris (10/5)
- Also added 10 digs and three block assists against RMU
- Had 32 assists and 20 digs against Marshall (9/6)
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