STATESBORO— Georgia Southern volleyball has added former Loyola Chicago setter Bree Borum and Eastern Kentucky middle blocker Paige Wagers to the staff as graduate assistants, head coach Chad Willis announced.

Bree Borum - Graduate Assistant/Director of Operations



Borum, the three-time A-10 Setter of the Year at Loyola Chicago, will assume the director of operations role for the squad after a decorated career with the Ramblers.

"We've heard a lot about Bree through some great connections, so when the opportunity presented itself to find a Director of Operations, it was a great fit," Willis said. "Bree is coming off an outstanding career at Loyola Chicago and understands the day-to-day operations of a championship team. Bree's organizational leadership, coupled with her competitive drive and strong communication skills, will make her a valuable asset to our program both on and off the court. We're excited to have Bree with us and have already felt her immediate impact."

Borum, also a three-time member of the A-10 First Team, comes to Statesboro after accruing over 500 kills, 3,000 assists and 1,000 digs during her time in Chicago. She spent her freshman season at Florida Gulf Coast.

In 2023 and 2024, she was AVCA All-Midwest Honorable Mention, and last season, she was the A-10 Tournament Most Outstanding Player. She also earned an NCAA Woman of the Year nomination.

Paige Wagers - Graduate Assistant/Director of Player Development



Wagers, who spent the last two seasons at Eastern Kentucky, will be the director of player development after two strong seasons up the middle with the Colonels.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to work alongside Paige. It was clear, going through the interview process and getting to know her better, that Paige has a passion for teaching and learning," Willis said. "From her prep career in Lexington, KY, to her time at EKU playing under a great staff, Paige's volleyball acumen is impressive and will make a positive impact on our team and culture. Our middle position group will benefit greatly from Paige's knowledge and we're looking forward to seeing how she elevates our gym."

During her time in Richmond, Wagers notched just under 300 career kills and 224 career blocks. No stranger to Georgia, she played her first two seasons at Mercer, where she recorded over 100 career blocks and 200 kills.

Volleyball will open its 2025 season with an exhibition at Enmarket Arena against South Carolina on Aug. 23.