The Rowan women's volleyball team has been making waves with their impressive 18-4 record, a significant improvement from their 12-10 mark in 2024. As they traveled to face Kean, their team dynamic was on full display.
During their 1 hour and 40 minute road trip, the team enjoyed a Spotify jam session, with songs like "Cry for You" by September getting everyone excited. Although assistant coach Matt Verlinghieri's Metallica suggestion didn't make the cut, the team's camaraderie was palpable.
The influx of freshmen and sophomores over the past two years has been a game-changer for the program. Freshman outside hitter Jessica Smart has been a standout, leading the team in kills in her first year.
The reason why Rowan volleyball is making the trip up the New Jersey turnpike at 18-4 – instead of the mark of 12-10 in 2024 – is because it’s a group of 17 girls that love each other.
This sense of joy and unity is the secret to their success, making them a formidable opponent in the world of women's volleyball.
Author's summary: Rowan women's volleyball team succeeds with joy and unity.