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Bowling Green State University Athletics
BGVB Announces Additions Of Three Incoming Freshmen For 2026 Season
January 14, 2026 | Volleyball
Falcons Add Jones, Magier, Turner To Future Roster
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University volleyball program has added three newcomers to the incoming 2026 class during the National Signing Day period. The Orange and Brown will welcome outside hitters Vivian Jones and Makiaya Turner as well as middle blocker Ania Magier.
Vivian Jones (Brighton, Mich. / Brighton / Legacy)
A 6-foot-2 outside hitter from Brighton, Mich., Vivian Jones comes to Bowling Green following an accolade-filled 2025 campaign. Jones aided the Bulldogs to a 10-0 conference record in 2025, earning a conference title as well as All-Conference honors on an individual level. As for club, Jones finished with Legacy, but added time with Michigan Elite, Mizuno and Legends. Aside from the court, Jones was heavily involved at Brighton, being the Co-President of the Model UN, qualifying for state in DECA, attending the KLAA leadership summit twice and being a member of National Honors Society.
Jones on choosing BGSU:
"I chose to attend BGSU because I loved the campus and the facilities. The coaching staff and team were so nice, and the culture was something I wanted to be a part of."
Coach DelPiombo's Take:
"We're excited to welcome Vivian to BGSU Volleyball. She's a powerful hitter with physicality and a ton of upside. Her athletic tools give her the potential to become a real force at the collegiate level, and we are looking forward to helping her continue to grow and reach her potential."
Ania Magier (London, Ontario / St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic / Forest City Volleyball)
A 6-foot-2 middle blocker from London Ontario, Ania Magier joins the Falcons from a familiar pipeline. Magier will join the Falcons after competing with Team Canada's Youth National Team. She also participated in Canada's National Excellence Program and is a two-time All-Canadian honoree. Magier was named the 2024 High School Jr. Girls Volleyball MVP and the 2023 Forest City Volleyball Club MVP. Magier also comes from an athletic family. Her father, Kris, played soccer at Bethany College and her grandfather played soccer professionally in Poland.
Magier on choosing BGSU:
"I loved the school, I loved the coaches, I loved the players as they made me feel right at home, it is close to home and it just felt right!"
Coach DelPiombo's Take:
"We're thrilled to add Ania to our roster. She brings valuable high-level experience and a tremendous foundation at the middle blocker position. With her size, skill set, and competitive mindset, she has the potential to develop into a dominant force in our program. We're excited to see how she grows and impacts our team in the years ahead."
Makiaya Turner (Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington North / Mintonette Sports)
A 5-foot-11 outside hitter from Pickerington, Ohio, Makiaya Turner rounds out the current signing class for the Falcons. Over her four seasons at Pickerington North, Turner aided the Panthers to four consecutive first place conference finishes, accumulating a 36-4 conference record over four seasons. The team went on to be District Runner-Up in 2023 and District Champions in 2025 with a Final Four run between in 2024. A four-year academic letter as well, Turner totaled 697 kills, 407 digs, 100 aces and 81 blocks over her high school career. She is a two-time First Team All-OCC, two-time Second Team All-District earned 2024 Offensive Player of the Year honors. As for club, Turner worked for a third place finish in the 2023-24 AAU National Championship.
Turner on choosing BGSU:
"My initial interaction with the coaches was really intriguing to me, I liked how they described their vision for the program and I wanted to learn more. After doing more research about what BGSU had to offer I was excited about the numerous academic/professional opportunities and resources that would be available to me. Ultimately, it was my first visit that sold me, the campus is what I envisioned for myself when it came to college. The staff and the team was amazing, they made me feel so welcomed and accepted. I really felt like they were invested in me as an individual and I knew I wanted to continue to develop as an individual and an athlete at BGSU."
Coach DelPiombo's Take:
"Makaiya is an incredible addition to our program, she's an explosive player with the athleticism and competitiveness that elevates everyone around her. Her energy, determination, and love for the game will make an impact on our team culture and success."
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
Vivian Jones (Brighton, Mich. / Brighton / Legacy)
A 6-foot-2 outside hitter from Brighton, Mich., Vivian Jones comes to Bowling Green following an accolade-filled 2025 campaign. Jones aided the Bulldogs to a 10-0 conference record in 2025, earning a conference title as well as All-Conference honors on an individual level. As for club, Jones finished with Legacy, but added time with Michigan Elite, Mizuno and Legends. Aside from the court, Jones was heavily involved at Brighton, being the Co-President of the Model UN, qualifying for state in DECA, attending the KLAA leadership summit twice and being a member of National Honors Society.
Jones on choosing BGSU:
"I chose to attend BGSU because I loved the campus and the facilities. The coaching staff and team were so nice, and the culture was something I wanted to be a part of."
Coach DelPiombo's Take:
"We're excited to welcome Vivian to BGSU Volleyball. She's a powerful hitter with physicality and a ton of upside. Her athletic tools give her the potential to become a real force at the collegiate level, and we are looking forward to helping her continue to grow and reach her potential."
Ania Magier (London, Ontario / St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic / Forest City Volleyball)
A 6-foot-2 middle blocker from London Ontario, Ania Magier joins the Falcons from a familiar pipeline. Magier will join the Falcons after competing with Team Canada's Youth National Team. She also participated in Canada's National Excellence Program and is a two-time All-Canadian honoree. Magier was named the 2024 High School Jr. Girls Volleyball MVP and the 2023 Forest City Volleyball Club MVP. Magier also comes from an athletic family. Her father, Kris, played soccer at Bethany College and her grandfather played soccer professionally in Poland.
Magier on choosing BGSU:
"I loved the school, I loved the coaches, I loved the players as they made me feel right at home, it is close to home and it just felt right!"
Coach DelPiombo's Take:
"We're thrilled to add Ania to our roster. She brings valuable high-level experience and a tremendous foundation at the middle blocker position. With her size, skill set, and competitive mindset, she has the potential to develop into a dominant force in our program. We're excited to see how she grows and impacts our team in the years ahead."
Makiaya Turner (Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington North / Mintonette Sports)
A 5-foot-11 outside hitter from Pickerington, Ohio, Makiaya Turner rounds out the current signing class for the Falcons. Over her four seasons at Pickerington North, Turner aided the Panthers to four consecutive first place conference finishes, accumulating a 36-4 conference record over four seasons. The team went on to be District Runner-Up in 2023 and District Champions in 2025 with a Final Four run between in 2024. A four-year academic letter as well, Turner totaled 697 kills, 407 digs, 100 aces and 81 blocks over her high school career. She is a two-time First Team All-OCC, two-time Second Team All-District earned 2024 Offensive Player of the Year honors. As for club, Turner worked for a third place finish in the 2023-24 AAU National Championship.
Turner on choosing BGSU:
"My initial interaction with the coaches was really intriguing to me, I liked how they described their vision for the program and I wanted to learn more. After doing more research about what BGSU had to offer I was excited about the numerous academic/professional opportunities and resources that would be available to me. Ultimately, it was my first visit that sold me, the campus is what I envisioned for myself when it came to college. The staff and the team was amazing, they made me feel so welcomed and accepted. I really felt like they were invested in me as an individual and I knew I wanted to continue to develop as an individual and an athlete at BGSU."
Coach DelPiombo's Take:
"Makaiya is an incredible addition to our program, she's an explosive player with the athleticism and competitiveness that elevates everyone around her. Her energy, determination, and love for the game will make an impact on our team culture and success."
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons volleyball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUVolleyball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuvolleyball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics' and 'Bowling Green State University Volleyball'
TikTok - @bgsuvolleyball
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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