ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Lindenwood women's volleyball announced on Tuesday their 2024 recruiting class. Head coach Will Condon will add five new players to their roster that is coming off a semifinals appearance in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.

"This is our first class after going through the OVC one time, so we had a better idea of what we need to compete in the conference," said Condon. "We knew we wanted versatile players, some additional size, and people who are used to and like competing.  I feel like we accomplished our goals with this class."

Emma Johnson
Outside Hitter
Breese, Ill. | Mater Dei HS | High Performance (Club)
Posted 559 kills and 170 blocks during her time at Mater Dei... Multiple Player of the Week selection... All-Tournament Team selection... 2A State Champion... Was a selection for the  JVA watchlist... Two-time AVCA phenom

Why I chose Lindenwood?
"I chose Lindenwood because of the whole environment and dynamic of the team/coaches. I love being able to being around other student-athletes along with what the campus and the town of St. Charles has to offer," said Johnson.

Hear from Coach:
"Emma is a tall, long, athletic and versatile.  She is a player that can attack anywhere along the net.  She comes from a successful high school program that has high expectations every year."

Izzy Herrbold
Defensive Specialist
Jefferson City, Mo. |  Helias Catholic HS |  Missouri Juniors (Club)
Posted 1,370 digs, 1,207 service receptions, 242 assists and 92 aces during her time at Helias Catholic... CMAC Defensive Player of the Year... First-Team CMAC All-Conference... First-Team All-District... Record for most digs in a single season and most service receptions in a single season... All-Academic selection... 2023 Captain... All-Tournament Team for the Windsor Tournament... All-Tournament Team for the Lutheran Tournament... Best defensive player at Nebraska Camp... All-Time Career Digs at Helias Catholic

Why I chose Lindenwood?
"I chose Lindenwood because I wanted to be close to home and I love the atmosphere of the campus. Coach Condon and coach Fenton also were a big reason to why I chose to become a Lion," said Herrbold.

Hear from Coach:
"Izzy is a libero with incredible range, a motor that is constantly going, and makes hard plays look easy.  She excels at serve, defense and out of system setting, everything you would want a libero to be able to do."

Reagan Lamb
Outside Hitter
Birmingham, Ala. |  ICL Academy |  Alabama Performance (Club)
Was selected to the 2022 SPVB President's Challenge All-Tournament Team

Why I chose Lindenwood?
"I love Lindenwood because of the people and the atmosphere. I stepped on the campus and I turned to my mom and said this is it, we're done looking. The team is absolutely amazing and they have been so welcoming to me," said Lamb.

Hear from Coach:
"Reagan made it very clear that Lindenwood is where she wanted to be.  She is a relentless learner, who loves the game.  She has a great skill set that is complimented by a good head for the game."

Meghan Donoughue
Setter
Friendswood, Texas |  Friendswood HS |  Houston Stellar (Club)
Friendswood High School National Honor Society... member of HOSA... 2022 First-Team all District... 2022 Academic All-District... 2021 Second team All-District... 2021 GHVCA Academic Team... 2021 All Galveston County Honorable Mention... 2021 Academic All-District... 2022 GHVCA Post-Season team... 2023 GHVCA Pre-Season watch list... 2022 vballrecruiter volleypalooza under the radar player

Why I chose Lindenwood?
"I chose Lindenwood University for how welcomed I felt by the coaches and the team, as well as the campus that I fell in love with during my visit," said Donoughue.

Hear from Coach:
"Meghan is a setter first and foremost.  She also has a great swing and approach to add another layer to her game.  We are excited she will be enrolling early so she can get acclimated to our offense and system."

Autumn Bax
Right Side
Jefferson City, Mo. |  Blair Oaks HS |  Missouri Juniors (Club)
Single Season Kill Record Holder (526)... Career Kill Record (1519)... Career Blocks (279)... Career Digs (695)... Three time All-State selection, Three time All-Conference selection, Three time All-District selection, Four time Academic All-State selection... All-Conference MVP... 2023 3A State Champion

Why I chose Lindenwood?
I chose Lindenwood because of the amazing coaching staff and how inviting everyone was. As soon as I was on campus Lindenwood felt like home," said Bax.

Hear from Coach:
"Autumn just won her third State Championship so she knows what it takes to win.  She is an offensive force who can score in a variety of ways.  She has great size and length and plays all the way around."