Head volleyball coach Roselidah Obunaga has added four new players to the Savannah State University volleyball team for the 2024 season, including two junior college transfers, one transfer, and one high school recruit. The new players are Savannah Everett, Saniaa Dickey, Aaliyah Saunders, and Iyonna Pike, each bringing unique skills and experiences to the team. Obunaga is optimistic about the potential of the new recruits and their ability to complement the returning players. Notably, Savannah Everett is a strong outside hitter, Aaliyah Saunders is a strong middle hitter, Saniaa Dickey is a defensive specialist, and Iyonna Pike is an upcoming freshman with a solid club competition background.

By the Numbers
  • Savannah Everett from Otero Junior College had 231 kills, nine assists, 31 serving aces, 195 digs, and 70 blocks during the 2023 season.
  • Saniaa Dickey from Lake-Sumter State College recorded one kill, 43 assists, 32 serving aces, and 284 digs in the past season.
  • Aaliyah Saunders, a transfer from the College of Coastal Georgia, had 41 kills, 15 blocks, and seven digs in the 2022 season.
  • Iyonna Pike from Joliet West High School contributed 26 kills, eight serving aces, 28 blocks, and eight digs during her senior year.
State of Play
  • Obunaga is preparing to improve the team's performance following a 12-12 overall record and an 8-11 conference record in 2023.
  • The addition of the new players is expected to enhance the team's offense and back-row passing.
  • The coach is looking forward to the integration of the new and returning players to boost the team's performance.
What's Next

The team will focus on integrating the new players into the existing team dynamics and refining their strategies for the upcoming season to improve their overall performance.

Bottom Line

Coach Obunaga's addition of four new players, each with distinctive skills, is expected to strengthen the Savannah State University volleyball team and improve their competitive standing in the upcoming season.