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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Volleyball Signs Vivianna Samaniego as Transfer
4/14/2025 | Volleyball
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program and head coach Bre Henry have added another dynamic talent in the transfer portal, inking setter Vivianna Samaniego.
Samaniego joins the Rebels after spending her freshman season at Cal State Bakersfield and will have three more seasons of eligibility remaining. Samaniego marks the second transfer addition of the offseason, after signing Jordyn Towns (Alabama) in December.
Hailing from Surprise, Ariz., Samaniego joins the Rebels following a strong debut season with the Roadrunners. Samaniego played in all 30 matches, tallying 433 assists alongside teammate Nene Hawkins as a tandem setting pair. Samaniego also tallied 144 digs, 36 service aces, 21 kills and a block. Her efforts contributed to the program's best season since 2021.
A graduate of Northwest Christian High School in Phoenix, Ariz., Samaniego was also a talented prep player, where she was named the 3A Player of the Year in 2023. Samaniego also excelled in her club career, where she won the USAV National Championship in the National Division.
Henry and her staff have shined with the development of transfer portal players, including with the progress of fellow setter Mokihana Tufono, who was named AVCA All-Region after joining the program last offseason.
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Samaniego joins the Rebels after spending her freshman season at Cal State Bakersfield and will have three more seasons of eligibility remaining. Samaniego marks the second transfer addition of the offseason, after signing Jordyn Towns (Alabama) in December.
Hailing from Surprise, Ariz., Samaniego joins the Rebels following a strong debut season with the Roadrunners. Samaniego played in all 30 matches, tallying 433 assists alongside teammate Nene Hawkins as a tandem setting pair. Samaniego also tallied 144 digs, 36 service aces, 21 kills and a block. Her efforts contributed to the program's best season since 2021.
A graduate of Northwest Christian High School in Phoenix, Ariz., Samaniego was also a talented prep player, where she was named the 3A Player of the Year in 2023. Samaniego also excelled in her club career, where she won the USAV National Championship in the National Division.
Henry and her staff have shined with the development of transfer portal players, including with the progress of fellow setter Mokihana Tufono, who was named AVCA All-Region after joining the program last offseason.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
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