CHARLESTON, W. Va – With the beginning of the school year upon us, the Golden Eagles are welcoming 10 new players to the roster this year.  UC will be adding eight freshmen to the team while adding two transfers as well.
 
First introducing the freshmen.
 
Antonio Espada will be joining the Golden Eagles as an outside hitter from Chesapeake, VA.
 
Coming in as a middle blocker, Will Kimenhour from Chester, VA.
 
Andrew Klein will come into UC residing from Glen Ellen, VA playing as an outside hitter.
 
From Lake Mary, FL. comes Jacob Pagan, an outside hitter.
 
Ismael Sneed comes to the Golden Eagles from San. Antonio, TX as a middle blocker.
 
Originally from Switzerland, Arthur Sueur  will be joining the UC Squad as an outside hitter.
 
Coming in as an opposite is Jake Vorburger  from Saint Johns, FL.
 
Also an opposite, Steve Wedemeier  from New Lennoz, IL.
 
As for transfers, the Golden Eagles will be adding Brandon Ravelo and Edgar Sanchez. Sophomore Ravelo comes to UC transferring from Coker College as a setter. He is originally from Newnan, GA.
 
Sanchez is a junior libero originally from Bellflower, CA. He is transferring from Long Beach City College.
 
"We are extremely excited about this incoming class," said head coach Michael Iandolo. "It is a bit larger than normal with 10 guys, but every one of them will be an asset to this program and help to accelerate our growth. They have already started becoming close with the returners, and I am looking forward to having them all in the gym. We are now deeper at every position and while young, will be bringing a lot of talent and dedication to the table."