Mississippi State Adds Three Volleyball Signees for 2027

Mississippi State volleyball added three players to its 2027 roster on Wednesday, signing setter Sullivan Todd, middle blocker Addyson Avery and outside hitter Elleora Utecht, coach Julie Darty Dennis announced.

Todd, from Mountain Brook, Alabama, had 688 assists, ranking first in 5A Area 10 and 39th in the state. She competed with the USA U18 National Team, which placed fifth at the 2025 World School Volleyball Championship. Her club team won the 2026 AAU Girls Junior National Championship in the 18U Club division.

Avery, a Florida native from Ocala, ranked fourth statewide in hitting percentage at .464 and 33rd nationally, according to the announcement. She recorded 320 kills, second in 2A District 3, and had 80 blocks, also second in the district.

Utecht, who is from Lakeville, Minnesota, had 338 kills during her senior season and leads the South Suburban Conference. She is a two-time Minnesota state champion and is seeking a third title. Utecht also has twice made the state All-Tournament team. She was a USAV national champion and All-American in 2025, and earned tournament MVP and All-American honors after helping her AAU team win a national championship in 2023.

Darty Dennis said the signees’ work ethic, drive and approach as teammates made the class a strong fit for the program.

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