Seton Hall volleyball coach Allison Yaeger lost plenty of firepower at the end of last season.
One of the top players in program history, Abby Thelen, graduated. The outside hitter was a constant threat for the Pirates and equally allowed for other players to see more opportunities due to overcompensation by the opposition.
Other threats, including Caitlin Koska and Sophia Coffey, also left after their eligibility expired. Thus, Yaeger had the tough task of replacing plenty of talent on the roster, and so far, she has seen great success from her freshmen core.
This year’s team has a staggering eight freshmen, which is a high number for any team, especially volleyball.