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2025-26 Beach Volleyball Roster

7 Bella Friess

  • Position Split
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Columbus, Ohio
  • High School Upper Arlington
  • Club Elite VBTC

Biography



2025 (As a Freshman): Did not appear in the Mavs’ main lineup, but did play exhibition matches… Partnered with a Coco Barnett for a win over Emmanuel on Mar. 28.

Prep: 2024 graduate from Upper Arlington High School.

Club: Plays for Coach Joe Jackson and the Elite VBTC.

Personal: Intends to major in exercise science... Wants to go on to medical school and become an emergency medicine doctor… Daughter of Jeff and Natalie Friess… Has two younger brothers— Joe and Ben… Likes to walk, go on hikes and be in nature.

Why I Chose CMU: “I chose CMU because of the amazing academic opportunities for exercise science with the Monfort Family Human Performance lab as well as the welcoming atmosphere of the campus and beach volleyball program."

Historical Player Information

  • 7

    2024-25Freshman

    Split
    5'6"
    7
  • 7

    2025-26Sophomore

    Split
    5'6"
    7