
“We are excited to have Mara join the Utah State volleyball program in 2024,” Nelson said. “She fits perfectly with our class of highly skilled, accomplished, intelligent and brilliant women athletes who will help us compete at the highest levels, both at conferences and at the national level. As our roster continues to take shape, we are extremely excited about it.” “The potential of this group. I have loved getting to know Mara and her parents, Zoran and Natalia. We can’t wait to get her to campus to start training with our team.”
Štiglic, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter, has been outfitted with Haok Rijeka for five years. She was named MEVZA Player of the Year in 2023 and helped lead Haok Rijeka to second place in the Croatian Volleyball Cup in 2020 and 2021.
Along with Utah State volleyball teammate Kate Lijic, Stiglić helped lead the Croatian national team to a record fifth-place finish at the 2022 FIVB Women’s U19 World Championship.
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