Mississippi State volleyball adds three players to 2027 roster

Mississippi State volleyball added Sullivan Todd, Addyson Avery and Elleora Utecht to its 2027 roster on Wednesday. Head Coach Julie Darty Dennis said she was excited to add the signees, describing them as “high-character people and talented players”.

Todd, a setter from Mountain Brook, Alabama, is ranked first in 5A Area 10 and 39th in the state in assists, with 688. She competed with the USA U18 National Team, which finished fifth at the 2025 World School Volleyball Championship, and helped her club team win the 2026 AAU Girls Junior National Championship in the 18U Club division.

Avery, a middle blocker from Ocala, Florida, ranks fourth in Florida and 33rd nationally in hitting percentage, with a .464 average. She recorded 320 kills, second in 2A District 3, and ranked second in the district in blocks with 80.

Utecht, an outside hitter from Lakeville, Minnesota, recorded 338 kills in her senior season and ranks first in the South Suburban Conference. She is a two-time Minnesota state champion vying for a third title and has twice been named to Minnesota’s All-Tournament team. Utecht was a USAV National Champion and All-American in 2025. In 2023, she helped her AAU team win a national championship and earned tournament MVP and All-American honors.

Darty Dennis said the 2027 class would fit into the team and praised the signees’ work ethic, drive, desire and teamwork.

Source: Mississippi State Athletics.