University of Tennessee Athletics
Lady Vols Announce Signing of Sun Belt Libero of the Year Marta Lazzarin
December 24, 2025 | Volleyball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn -- Tennessee volleyball made another addition to its 2026 roster, as it announced the signing of the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Libero of the Year Marta Lazzarin.
"We are really excited to add Marta to our program and have her train with us this spring", said head coach Eve Rackham Watt. "She is an elite serve receiver and will step in right away to add stability in our passing unit. I am looking forward to her bringing maturity, consistency, and high-level international experience to our gym. Our staff believes Marta's development will blossom on Rocky Top and she will help us in pursuing Championships."
Lazzarin earned Sun Belt Libero of the Year honors after a freshman season that saw her finish with 535 digs, 154 assists, and 25 aces. Lazzarin averaged 5.25 digs per set, leading the Sun Belt and ranked fifth nationally, while also being the second-best mark in Georgia State history. Lazzarin's 535 digs in her lone season with the Panthers also ranks third in program history. Lazzarin finished with double-digit digs in 27 matches, including recording 20-plus in 13 matches. The First Team All-Sun Belt selection posted a career-high 32 digs against Evansville on Sept. 6, while also tallying a career-high 10 assists against Arkansas State on Sept. 10.
Before beginning her collegiate career, Lazzarin played for Audax Quartucciu Idrosistemi of the Italian Serie B2 league. Lazzarin also represented Serie A2 Libertas Martignacc, playing in 51 sets across 15 matches.
Lazzarin becomes the third transfer addition to the 2026 roster for the Lady Vols. NCAA triple-double record holder Jalyn Stout recently joined The Big Orange ahead of the 2026 campaign. Outside hitter Nia Hall was also recently announced by Tennessee, joining the team from South Carolina.
"We are really excited to add Marta to our program and have her train with us this spring", said head coach Eve Rackham Watt. "She is an elite serve receiver and will step in right away to add stability in our passing unit. I am looking forward to her bringing maturity, consistency, and high-level international experience to our gym. Our staff believes Marta's development will blossom on Rocky Top and she will help us in pursuing Championships."
Lazzarin earned Sun Belt Libero of the Year honors after a freshman season that saw her finish with 535 digs, 154 assists, and 25 aces. Lazzarin averaged 5.25 digs per set, leading the Sun Belt and ranked fifth nationally, while also being the second-best mark in Georgia State history. Lazzarin's 535 digs in her lone season with the Panthers also ranks third in program history. Lazzarin finished with double-digit digs in 27 matches, including recording 20-plus in 13 matches. The First Team All-Sun Belt selection posted a career-high 32 digs against Evansville on Sept. 6, while also tallying a career-high 10 assists against Arkansas State on Sept. 10.
Before beginning her collegiate career, Lazzarin played for Audax Quartucciu Idrosistemi of the Italian Serie B2 league. Lazzarin also represented Serie A2 Libertas Martignacc, playing in 51 sets across 15 matches.
Lazzarin becomes the third transfer addition to the 2026 roster for the Lady Vols. NCAA triple-double record holder Jalyn Stout recently joined The Big Orange ahead of the 2026 campaign. Outside hitter Nia Hall was also recently announced by Tennessee, joining the team from South Carolina.
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