Volleyball Adds Two Transfers

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball program added two transfer student-athletes as the semester began on Wednesday. Avery Shimaitis, an outside hitter from Pepperdine, and Paige Bernstein, a setter from Gardner-Webb, join the program for the spring semester.

"It makes me happy that we can bring local kids back to the city of Houston," Head Coach David Rehr said. "We recruited Avery out of high school and were impressed with Paige out of high school as well. Both players are expected to help us next season."

The pair join Angela Grieve, an outside hitter from Miami, as incoming transfers for the 2024 season.

AVERY SHIMAITIS – OUTSIDE HITTER – PEPPERDINE – SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
Shimaitis joins the Cougars in her hometown following two seasons with Pepperdine. Overall, she played in 26 matches and 50 sets for the Waves, recording 73 kills and a .304 kill percentage. She also added 18 blocks.

As a freshman, Shimaitis played in 16 matches and averaged 1.66 kills per set. She also helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament in both of her seasons with the Waves.

A graduate of George Ranch High School, she tallied 1,364 kills and 290 blocks. In her senior year, she earned VYPE Hitter of the Year honors and was named an AVCA All-American First Team member while also being placed on the AVCA's Best and Brightest First Team and to the AVCA High School All-Region First Team.

PAIGE BERNSTEIN – SETTER – GARDNER-WEBB – THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Bernstein comes back to her hometown after playing 37 matches across two seasons with Gardner-Webb. She's tallied 413 assists, averaging 3.93 per set, while also recording 156 digs and 50 kills.

In her sophomore year, Bernstein played in 24 of the team's 27 matches, leading the Runnin' Bulldogs with 359 assists.

Bernstein attended The Woodlands College Park High School, the same high school as fellow setter and four-year Cougar Annie Cooke. In 2021, Bernstein was placed on the Under Armour All-American watchlist and earned a spot on the AVCA's Phenom List in all four years of high school. She also earned 2018 USA Volleyball High Performance honors.

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