Bowling Green State University Volleyball Program Signs International Talent

Strategic Insights -

Anastasija Bozic and Avery Hobson will join the Falcons in 2025, bringing a wealth of international experience and domestic collegiate achievements to the court. Bozic, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter, comes from Serbia, while Hobson, also a 6-foot-1 outside hitter, joins from Duquesne. The signings highlight the program's commitment to attracting top talent from both locally and abroad.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anastasija Bozic, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter from Serbia, joins the Falcons as a freshman, bringing experience from playing for Ok "Kula" Gradacac and Ok "Zeleznicar" Lajovac, where she competed in the Serbian Super League Playoffs and won the Cev Cup in 2023 and 2024.
  • Bozic earned the Best Scorer of the regular season honor for the Women's OSBIH Premijer League in 2025 and is expected to contribute to the program's success due to her winning mentality and commitment to getting better.
  • Avery Hobson, also a 6-foot-1 outside hitter, transfers to Bowling Green State University after two seasons with Duquesne, where she was named to the A-10 All-Rookie Team in 2023 and the CSC Academic All-District Team in 2024.
  • Hobson holds impressive collegiate statistics, having appeared in 212 sets over 56 matches, with 513 kills, 61 aces, 534 digs, and 90 blocks, and will look to continue her success with the Falcons.
  • As a standout high school player, Hobson earned First Team All-State, All-District, and All-Conference honors in 2022, while being named a First Team All-American by MaxPreps and one of five finalists for the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association (IHSVCA) Indiana Ms. Volleyball award.

Statistics:

  • 212 sets played by Avery Hobson over two seasons with Duquesne
  • 513 kills by Avery Hobson during her two seasons with Duquesne
  • 61 aces by Avery Hobson during her two seasons with Duquesne
  • 534 digs by Avery Hobson during her two seasons with Duquesne
  • 90 blocks by Avery Hobson during her two seasons with Duquesne
  • Bozic earned the Best Scorer of the regular season honor for the Women's OSBIH Premijer League in 2025

Sources:

  • "Signing Anastasija Bozic, Outside Hitter, Panzevo, Serbia (Zrenjaninska Gimnazija)" Bowling Green State University Athletics
  • "Signing Avery Hobson, Outside Hitter, Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton Southeastern // Duquesne)" Bowling Green State University Athletics