Completed Event: Volleyball versus Georgia Southern on October 25, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 2 , (27-25, 23-25, 25-13, 22-25, 15-10)
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Volleyball Completes 2026 Roster With Pair of Transfers
2/3/2026 4:00:00 PM | Volleyball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The James Madison volleyball program announced a pair of signings to fill out its 2026 roster, Head Coach Lauren Steinbrecher announced on Tuesday.Â
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The Dukes have officially signed setter Ava Peters (UT-Martin) and outside hitter Keira Mullen (Daemen) to aid agreements. Both players will have three years of eligibility left beginning with the 2026 season.
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"We are thrilled to officially bring Ava and Keira to Harrisonburg" Steinbrecher said. "Both players are perfect fits within our program and embody all the qualities we look for in players and people. GO DUKES!"
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Ava Peters | 6-0 | Sophomore | Setter | River Falls, Wis. | UT Martin
 UT Martin (2025):
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Steinbrecher on Peters: "Ava brings size, athleticism, and a high upside to our setting position. She does an excellent job connecting with hitters, competes at a high level, and we're excited about the impact she can make as she continues to develop within our program!"Â
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Keira Mullen | 5-11 | Sophomore | Outside Hitter | Farmingdale, N.J.
 Daemen (2025):
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Steinbrecher on Mullen: "Keira is a dynamic outside hitter with a big arm and exceptional athleticism. She jumps well, plays with confidence, and has a very high ceiling. We're excited to add her to our program and can't wait to see her continue to grow in our system!"
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The Dukes have officially signed setter Ava Peters (UT-Martin) and outside hitter Keira Mullen (Daemen) to aid agreements. Both players will have three years of eligibility left beginning with the 2026 season.
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"We are thrilled to officially bring Ava and Keira to Harrisonburg" Steinbrecher said. "Both players are perfect fits within our program and embody all the qualities we look for in players and people. GO DUKES!"
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Ava Peters | 6-0 | Sophomore | Setter | River Falls, Wis. | UT Martin
 UT Martin (2025):
- Played in 29 matches and 102 sets as a freshman at UT Martin
- Finished with 823 assists (8.07 per set) and 180 digs (1.76 per set)
- Also tallied 42.0 blocks and 112.0 points.
- Season-high 52 assists vs. Lamar (9/13), also recording 10 assists for a double-double.
- Finished with five double-doubles
- Four matches with 40 or more assists, including 15 with 30-plus
- Finished with a season-high 6.0 blocks and four aces against SIUE (10/18)
- Ohio Valley Conference Setter of the Week (9/15)
- OVC Freshman of the Week (9/22), making her the eighth player in program history to take home the award
Personal:
- Daughter of Greg and Jenna Peters
- Has two siblings, Mattie and Ella
- Loves yoga and pickleball
Steinbrecher on Peters: "Ava brings size, athleticism, and a high upside to our setting position. She does an excellent job connecting with hitters, competes at a high level, and we're excited about the impact she can make as she continues to develop within our program!"Â
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Keira Mullen | 5-11 | Sophomore | Outside Hitter | Farmingdale, N.J.
 Daemen (2025):
- Played in all 26 matches as a freshman at Daemen, a Division II school in New York
- Led the Wildcats with 296 kills (3.18 per set)
- Totaled 344.0 points (3.70 per set) and hit .227
- Also had 47.0 blocks and 21 service aces.
- Three matches with 20-plus kills – St. Thomas (10/11), D'Youville (10/22), and St. Thomas (11/08)
- Recorded three double-doubles: 14 kills and 10 digs against Holy Family (9/19), 20 kills and 14 digs vs. St. Thomas (10/11), and 10 kills and 11 digs vs. Molloy (11/21)
- Overall, had 16 matches with double-digit kills.
Personal:
- Daughter of Judy and Ryan Mullen
- Has a brother, Patrick, and a sister, Sarah
- Plans to major in Health Sciences and wants to get a doctorate in physical therapy.
- Loves surfing, the beach, and making jewelry, along with baking, paddleboarding, hiking, painting, and travelling
Steinbrecher on Mullen: "Keira is a dynamic outside hitter with a big arm and exceptional athleticism. She jumps well, plays with confidence, and has a very high ceiling. We're excited to add her to our program and can't wait to see her continue to grow in our system!"
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