VB Signs Trio to Class of 2027 - Marquette University Athletics

MILWAUKEE – Marquette University volleyball head coach Tom Mendoza announced the addition of three high school standouts to the class of 2027 on Thursday afternoon.

"We are excited to officially announce our 2027 class and welcome Ryanne, London, and Lola into this amazing group. I know they will fit in well as teammates and help drive the group to achieve our lofty goals while being great representatives of Marquette" Mendoza said of the class. "Each of them are great young leaders and capable of helping the team immediately and as we continue to grow as a program. London and Lola will join us in January, and Ryanne will join this summer after graduation."

RYANNE BRUBAKER – MIDDLE BLOCKER – 6'8" – GLADBROOK, IA – GRUNDY CENTER HS – CLUB IOWA JUNIORS

6-foot-8 middle blocker and four-year letterwinner at Grundy Center High School (2023-26)
Named first team all-conference in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and 2025 conference player of the year
Earned all-district honors in 2024 and 2025
Selected to the 2A all-state fourth team in 2024 and the third team in 2025
Totaled more than 1,000 career kills and 400 career blocks
Helped Grundy Center win conference titles in 2025 and 2026
Played club volleyball with Club Iowa Juniors
Why Marquette: "I enjoyed the campus and the amazing coaching staff."
Plans to major in sport communication

Coach Mendoza on Brubaker: "It has been really fun to watch Ryanne continue to grow and develop, and she is a player who can help push our team to its potential as wins battles at the net. She has grown as a leader on her club and high school team and is getting more comfortable impacting the game both as an attacker and a blocker."

LOLA ROBERTSON – OUTSIDE HITTER – 6'0" – DURAND, IL – DURAND HS – VC UNITED

Four-year varsity volleyball letterwinner at Durand High School (2023-26) and team captain from 2024 to 2026
Three-time unanimous first team All-NUIC selection and two-time conference MVP
Three-time first team all-state selection and 2025 AVCA Third Team honoree
Recorded 1,500 career kills
Helped Durand win two undefeated conference championships, going 12-0 in conference play both times
Named to the USAV Nationals All-Tournament Team and the AVCA Watchlist
Also lettered in track and basketball in 2023
Her sister, Rhiannon, played volleyball at North Dakota State, Heartland Community College and Ferris State
Why Marquette: "The volleyball program, the major opportunities, the culture"

Coach Mendoza on Robertson: "Lola is a great fit for the things we value as a person and a volleyball player, and she loves being in the gym getting reps. As a six-rotation outside, Lola can positively impact the game in a multitude of ways, and she has the mindset that she wants the ball in key moments."

LONDON EVANS – SETTER – 6'0" – CARMEL, IN – CARMEL HS – MUNCIANA VBC

Four-year letterwinner and setter at Carmel High School (2023-26) and team captain in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Ranked the No. 1 setter and No. 7 overall player in Indiana by PrepDig
Led Indiana in total assists during the 2026 regular season
Finished her career with 2,096 assists, 439 kills, 174 blocks, 110 aces and 891 digs
Second Team All-State and Team MVP in 2026
Helped Carmel win the 2026 conference championship
Invited as one of eight female setters in the country to the 1% Elite Setters Combine
Played club volleyball with Munciana from 2019 to 2026
Won the 2026 UA Nationals title and placed third at 2026 USAV Nationals and second at 2026 AAU Nationals with Munciana
Placed third at the 2023 AAU Nationals and earned All-American honors
Comes from a collegiate athletic family: her father played basketball and her mother volleyball at Indiana, and her sisters played volleyball at Marian, Butler and Belmont
Why Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette University because I wanted the opportunity to chase conference championships and NCAA tournament wins under a great coaching staff."
Plans to major in business

Coach Mendoza on Evans: "London brings a great combination of athleticism, physicality, and skill to the setting position. She is a great teammate, but also very competitive so I know she will fit in well with this group. She plays at a high level both in high school and for her club team and comes from a family that knows what it takes to be successful at this level."

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