Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head volleyball coach Brent Aldridge announced the addition of Alex Connatser to the Wolves roster starting in January. She will join Northern State for the spring semester and suit up for her first season in the fall of 2025 alongside Logan Fredrickson (Detroit Lakes, Minn.) and Katelyn Schroeder (Tulare, S.D.).
“Alex brings a wealth of DI experience and athleticism to our middle hitter position,” explained Aldridge. “She has very good length and is very competitive so that will add to our practice culture immediately. I am excited to get her for the spring semester and to get to work with her. This time will give her a chance to learn our offensive and defensive systems, and how we operate daily. She will also get to acclimatize with her teammates and academics before we hit the ground running in the fall in the ultra-competitive Northern Sun Conference.”
Alex Connatser – Middle, Tampa, Fla. / H.B. Plant HS / Kent State
Alec Connatser is a 6-foot-2 middle out of Kent State. She joins the Wolves with two years of eligibility remaining. Connatser competed for FEVA prior to her collegiate career. FEVA won the 2022 Gold Division Championship at the AAU Volleyball Classic in Orlando. Connatser played her first collegiate season at New Mexico State University, appearing in 21 matches. At NWSU, she broke the match school record, notching eight blocks against Denver. Connatser played the 2024 season at Kent State, appearing in 17 matches for the Golden Flashes. She tallied 50 kills and 50 blocks, scoring 77.5 points for KSU. Connatser is the daughter of Robert and Melissa Connatser.