University of Toledo Volleyball

Brian Wright was hired as the Rockets' head women's volleyball coach on Dec. 26, 2024. Wright takes over as the eighth head coach in program history, following stops at Ohio State, TCU and Texas. In his first season at the helm of the Rockets, Wright led the team to its first ever Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship. The team entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed and took down the No. 5 seed Miami, 3-2, in the quarterfinals before upsetting No. 1 seeded Ball State in five sets, 3-2. Toledo met No. 2 seed Western Michigan in the championship match and earned a 3-1 victory to earn their first trophy and the program's first NCAA Tournament berth. Freshman Jessica Costlow was named the MAC Tournament MVP as Grace Freiberger and Kelsey Smith earned All-Tournament Team accolades. In 2025, the Rockets led the country in service aces (261) and ranked 15th nationally in opponent hitting percentage (.167). Senior setter Kelsey Smith was the only player in the country to tally 1,250 assists, 350 digs and 125 kills. Sophomore libero Grace Freiberger was the only player in the nation to record over 620 digs and 50 service aces. Freiberger also set a new single season digs record of 626 while redshirt sophomore middle blocker Sierra Pertzborn broke the single season program record for blocks (139) and blocks/set (1.11). Five Rockets earned postseason accolades following the 2025 regular season, a mark which tied the program best. Freiberger became the first player in program

Bethany Lokken is entering her 11th season as an assistant coach for Toledo in 2026. On the court, Lokken is responsible for UT’s middle blockers and manages the team’s serving and blocking during matches. Off the court, she coordinates Toledo’s recruiting efforts and equipment needs while also overseeing the team’s community service efforts. In her 10th season in the Glass City in 2025, Lokken helped lead the Rockets to their first-ever Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament berth. Freshman Jessica Costlow was named the MAC Tournament MVP while Grace Freiberger and Kelsey Smith earned All-Tournament Team accolades.The team recorded 285 total blocks, the second-most in program history. Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Sierra Pertzborn led the way, setting a new single season program record in total blocks (139) and blocks per set (1.11). In 2025, the Rockets led the country in service aces (261) and ranked 15th nationally in opponent hitting percentage (.167). Senior setter Kelsey Smith was the only player in the country to tally 1,250 assists, 350 digs and 125 kills. Sophomore libero Grace Freiberger was the only player in the nation to record over 620 digs and 50 service aces. Freiberger also set a new single season digs record of 626 while redshirt sophomore middle blocker Sierra Pertzborn broke the single season program record for blocks (139) and blocks/set (1.11). From behind the service line in 2025, the Rockets finished the regular season

Jordan Armstrong joined the Toledo women's volleyball program as an Assistant Coach in 2024 and was promoted to Assistant Coach & General Manager on Feb. 12,...

Mariah Copeland joined the University of Toledo Student-Athlete Support Services staff in August 2023 as an Assistant Academic Coordinator. She was promoted to Learning Specialist in August of 2024. Copeland currently oversees the women's volleyball, men's and women's cross country, women's track & field, and women's swimming & diving programs. A native of Toledo, Ohio, Copeland is a University of Toledo graduate, having earned her bachelor's degree in business marketing in 2021 and her master's degree in business administration (MBA) in 2022. Copeland's connection to the University goes beyond academics. She was a member of the Women's Basketball team from 2017 to 2022. During her time at Toledo, she also gained experience as an intern with the UToledo athletics marketing department and served as a Mid-American Conference Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion intern.

Trinity Adams joined the Toledo women's volleyball coaching staff in May 2025 as an assistant coach. Adams comes to the Glass City following a four-year play...