PENSACOLA, Fla. - UWF volleyball announces the final additions that will round out the 2025 roster for the upcoming fall season.
"We couldn't be more excited about how our roster finished up for 2025," said Coach Melissa Wolter. "We have an incredibly talented group of freshmen and 2 seasoned transfers that will all have potential to make immediate impacts on the court. In addition to their athleticism and talent, they are great people with good morales and growth mentalities. They all know what our program is about and they are coming here to help make it better. Let the countdown to August begin!"
Bianca Guceanu
OH, 5'11
Botoșani, Romania
National College Emil Racoviță"
PREP: Called up to the national team on four occasions, most recently U19 National Team in 2023…National Champions with Viitorul High School With Sports Program 2023-2024…Best Outside Hitter at national high school championship 2023-2024…National runners-up with junior team in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025…Third place with junior team in 2023-2024
PERSONAL: Earned 3.8 average GPA in high school
Why UWF? "I chose the University of West Florida because it offers a perfect balance between academic excellence and athletic development. As a student-athlete, I was impressed by the university's strong support for sports and its competitive volleyball program. The professional coaching staff and the opportunity to grow both academically and athletically made UWF the ideal choice for me."
Wolter's Comments: "Bianca is a very seasoned player that will bring experience playing a high level of international volleyball. She is terminal, a solid passer and will provide us another solid option on the left-side. We are excited to have Bianca and look forward to her helping elevate the level in our gym."
Aniston Cochran
MH, 5'10
Semmes, Ala.
Mary G. Montgomery HS/University of South Alabama/Lower Alabama Volleyball
Transfer from University of South Alabama
2024 (R-So.): Played in six matches…recorded 18 kills and hit .317…Added two digs and 15 total blocks
2023 (Fr.): Redshirt
PREP: Lettered four seasons at Mary G. Montgomery HS…Helped earn a regional championship in 2021…U16 team claimed regional title…MVP of Mary G. Montgomery HS team…Three-time Kiwanis Player of the Week
PERSONAL: Earned honors diploma…Member of National Honor Society and Marine Science Honor Society…Recognized for 3.0 and above GPA at University of South Alabama…Member of Athlete Connect and Fellowship of Christian Athletes at University of South Alabama
Why UWF? "I chose to commit to the University of West Florida because of the family atmosphere I was surrounded by. Their organization is run through relationships and business, which I really enjoyed and that helped weigh the scales for me. I also felt a very close bond and relationship with Coach Wolter and that was something I was looking for. I am really excited for this opportunity I have been given!"
Wolter's Comments: "We recruited Aniston out of high school and have had the chance to play against her during the spring while she was at South Alabama. The relationship we built during her first recruiting process made the second go around, feel even more like she will be a perfect fit. She's an excellent athlete with great jumping ability and speed. She's very mature and will bring a great fighter mentality into our program."
Kendall Webber
MB, 6'1
St. Petersburg, Fla.
St. Petersburg HS/Southern Connecticut State University/OTVA
Transfer from Southern Connecticut State University
2023 (Fr.): Played in 24 matches for the Owls…One of the team leaders with 111 kills and 49 blocks…Selected as NE10 Volleyball Rookie of the Week (Sept. 11) …Fall 2023 Northeast-10 Conference Academic Distinction…Spring 2024 Northeast-10 Conference Academic Honors
PREP: Helped her high school team to a district championship…Club team were national qualifiers
PERSONAL: Member of the National Honor Society and Art Honor Society
Why UWF? "I chose UWF for its amazing marine biology program and its beautiful campus. I am excited for all of the new experiences to come at this amazing university, and to further my academic career. I look forward to being a part of the UWF volleyball family and the exceptional sports community."
Wolter's Comments: "Kendall comes to us after seeing a significant amount of playing time her Freshman year at Southern Connecticut State University. She played for one of the best clubs in the state, OTVA, and will bring a winning attitude into our gym. Kendall has good size, physicality and plays both sides of the ball well. She's also a Marine Biology major and absolutely loves UWF!"
