ARLINGTON, TEXAS – The UT Arlington volleyball program welcomed two transfers, Erica Dellesky and Karisa Martin, to its 2026 signing class, Tania Schatow announced on Wednesday.
 
ABOUT THE RECRUITS
 
ERICA DELLESKY
S, 5-10, Junior
Katy, Texas/Obra D. Tompkins HS—Virginia Tech
 
Erica Dellesky, a 5'10 setter from Katy, Texas, joins UTA after an impressive start to her collegiate career at Virginia Tech. In 52 matches and 167 sets played, Dellesky has totaled 629 assists and 214 digs.
 
In high school, Dellesky was a four-year letterwinner at Obra D. Tompkins High Schol and the program's all-time career assists leader. She totaled more than 2,000 career assists, along with 911 digs and 132 service aces. Dellesky was a two-time undefeated District 6A champion and a three-time Academic All-District selection. As a senior, she earned a spot on the 2022-23 AVCA Phenom Watch List, was named team captain and MVP and received Preseason Second Team All-America honors.
 
"We are so excited to have Erica join the team. From the first phone call we had, I had a feeling she would be a great fit with this group. She is a setter that has great location on her sets, while showing the ability to keep the tempo," Schatow stated. "Her experience in the ACC will be great to have in our gym, while building connections with our hitters this Spring. I am looking forward to working with her as we grow and advance our offense." 
 
 
KARISA MARTIN
RS, 6-1, Junior
Monroe, Washington/Monroe HS—Bellevue College
 
Karisa Martin, a 6'1 rightside hitter from Monroe, Wash., comes to UTA after spending two seasons at Bellevue College. In her collegiate career, Martin is a four-time NWAC Region Offensive Player of the Week, a two-time NWAC First Team selection and a 2025 NWAC All-Tournament Second Team honoree.
 
Before college, Martin competed at Monroe High School and played club volleyball for Seattle Juniors and Sudden Impact Volleyball Club.
 
"I had a very similar feeling while taking to her on the phone that she would fit in perfectly with the team we are building. She is a physical lefty, that has proven her ability to terminate at a high level," Schatow said. "She finished her career at Bellevue College with a hitting percentage over 0.300 and over 2 kills per set. I am looking forward to integrating her into our offense this Spring." 
 
 
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