INDIANAPOLIS – UIndy volleyball head coach Jason Reed has announced the addition of four student-athletes to the program, rounding out the 2023 fall roster.
 
The latest crop of Greyhounds joining the family are Elana Brueggemann, Macy Bruton, Addison Putt, and Allie Wuestenfeld.
 
No stranger to the Indianapolis area, the Carmel High School graduate Brueggemann comes to UIndy following a stint at crosstown Butler for three years. Prior to the Bulldogs, Brueggemann played one season at DePaul.

"We're very excited to bring Elana into the fold," said Reed. "She's had experience in the Big East and we look forward to having her in our gym. She is from the area and has already played with a number of our team members, prior to college."
 
The 6-0 outside played in 61 sets at Butler, totaling 106 kills and 27 blocks in two seasons of action. Brueggemann posted solid numbers as a rookie in 2019, recording 145 kills and 110 digs in 97 sets while at DePaul. She plans to work toward her Masters in Business Administration, following four straight years of earning Big East All-Academic accolades.
 
Reed continued: "She has great length and IQ and hits a heavy ball. I would expect Elana to make an immediate impact on our team."
 
Bruton was a force at Crawfordsville as a prep, accumulating more than 2,000 kills and 1,000 digs in four seasons. She led the state of Indiana in kills as a senior, earning Journal Review Player of the Year.
 
"We have an incredible group in the backcourt with Macy joining us in the fall," Reed said. "She's coming from Circle City right here in town and is yet another defensive player who has had years of success on her resume playing for a club who competes on a national scale."
 
Prior to the 2022 campaign, Bruton was named to the AVCA All-America Watchlist.
 
Said Reed, "She is a great athlete who has seen the front row in high school – but we anticipate her playing primarily as a back row player for us. She's quick and athletic, and comfortable competing when it really counts."
 
A four-time Academic All-State honoree, Putt brings a wealth of winning experience to the Greyhound program. The Fisherville, Ky., native was a part of Assumption's 34 victories this past fall.
 
"Addison comes from two incredible programs – KIVA and Assumption, in Louisville," said Reed. She's had success every place she has suited up and we expect the same to continue as she joins UIndy." 
 
Putt was also a member of the honor roll, with her Academic All-State first-team award highlighting her classroom accomplishments.
 
"We were very impressed with her athleticism and nose for the ball and believe she will be ready to compete right away," continued Reed. "She's a bright player with great ball control."
 
A to-be graduate of Joliet Catholic, Wuestenfeld was a member of a pair of state tournament runs for the Angels, including a third-place finish at last season's event. The 5-8 defensive specialist totaled a combined 607 digs plus serve receives as a senior, earning IHSA All-Mention honors.
 
"Allie will make a short trip south from Chicagoland and bolster our already strong core of back row players," boasted Reed. "She's had opportunities to play at the next level and we're glad she made the choice to join our group.
 
Wuestenfeld plans to major in Criminal Justice upon her arrival to the Circle City.
 
Reed concluded: "She has a great platform and versatility in the back court. I know she'd do a great job in any position in the back row."