Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Volleyball Introduces Four Incoming Rookies
4/22/2021 11:05:00 AM | Volleyball
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell volleyball head coach Tyler Hagstrom announced on Thursday the addition of four incoming rookies that will join the team in the fall. The four newcomers represent three states, with two hailing from Florida, one from Ohio and one from Iowa. The class consists of one middle blocker, one outside hitter and a pair of liberos.
Hagstrom got his first look at his team this spring as the Bison played four matches and earned a big win over American before the season was cut short. Bucknell will lose two seniors to graduation this spring, and the four newcomers will bring next year's roster total to 20 players.
Below is further information on the newcomers:
JEN SIVAK
Concord, Ohio | Riverside High School | 6'0" | Middle Blocker
Lettered all four years and was a two-time co-captain under coach Ali Vires … four-time All-Conference selection and two-time First Team All-District selection … three-time News-Herald All-Star … Conference Player of the Year as a senior and Rookie of the Year as a freshman … two-time team MVP and two-time team Offensive Player … AVCA All-Region and UA All-American Watch List … led team to four conference championships and four district championships … 930 career kills … also played for Academy Volleyball Cleveland.
Personal: Born on July 12, 2003 … daughter of Christine and Jim Sivak … has one older brother, Nathan … father, Jim, played basketball at Gannon University.
Tyler Hagstrom on Jen Sivak: "Jen has played at the highest level throughout her club career. She's an elite blocker and a very versatile attacker who will bring in with her a wealth of experience."
AMANDA TESSEROT
Miami, Fla. | Westminster Christian School | 5'8" | Libero
Four-time letterwinner and three-time team captain under coach Julie Doan … 2019 All-Dade County Second Team and 2018 All-Dade County Honorable Mention … led team to four district titles, two regional championships, and two state title appearances … also played for Tribe Volleyball and Miami Elite Volleyball.
Personal: Born on March 12, 2003 … daughter of Lori and Armand Tesserot … has one younger brother, Miles, and one older sister, Alexa ... also goes by "Tess."
Tyler Hagstrom on Amanda Tesserot: "Tess is an exciting player who competes with a lot of fire and grit. She can make momentum-shifting digs on defense while also being a steady presence in serve receive."
THEA ROTTO
Ames, Iowa | Gilbert High School | 5'11" | Outside Hitter
Four-year letterwinner and one-year team captain under coach Stacy Johnson … All-Conference selection all four years … two-time All-District and one-time All-State selection … Academic All-State … 2020 state volleyball quarterfinal Player of the Game … named 2019 Ames Tribune Best of Preps Volleyball … led team to state quarterfinals junior year and state semifinals senior year … Gilbert's all-time career kills leader (1,245) and second in career service aces (153) … also played for Iowa Powerplex ... also lettered four years in basketball and band … three-time basketball All-Conference selection.
Personal: Born on Sept. 23, 2002 … daughter of Mary and Hans Rotto … has three siblings, Annika, Inga and Johanna … sister, Inga, plays volleyball at Northern Iowa.
Tyler Hagstrom on Thea Rotto: "Thea has a big arm and will bring instant firepower to our offense. Her potential is high, and with her confidence and work ethic, she'll develop into a terminal outside or right-side hitter."
JORDAN HARDY
Winter Park, Fla. | Trinity Preparatory School | 5'7" | Libero
Team captain and six-year varsity starter for coach Terry Kruczek at Trinity Prep … 2020 AVCA All-Region Under Armour Team … 2020 Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-State, All-State Academic, and All-Star Team member … 2019 AVCA Phenom list … led team to back-to-back district championships … Trinity Prep record holder for career kills (1,233) and career digs (1,827) … also played for Orlando Tampa Volleyball Academy and USA Volleyball Team Florida High Performance … led club team to two undefeated seasons and national championships in 2016 and 2017.
Personal: Born on Jan. 18, 2003 … daughter Cheryl Hardy.
Tyler Hagstrom on Jordan Hardy: "Jordan is a tremendous athlete with a great mind for the game. She can play defense in any position and take a lot of court in serve receive. She competes at a high level and will make an immediate impact in the fall."
