Lindenwood beach volleyball coach Alli Duckworth has announced the addition of Ariel Fogarty to the Lions program on National Signing Day. A 5'8" defender, Fogarty hails from Washago, Ontario, Canada where she was a member of Team Ontario's U23 squad.

At the prep level, Fogarty competed for Orillia Secondary School, where she was named Jr. Girls Volleyball MVP for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. She also received Barrie Elites Most Improved Player honors in 2022-23.

"We are very excited to welcome AJ to Lindenwood!", said Duckworth. "AJ brings a lot of experience against some of the best in Canada and will be a great addition to our current roster. Her motivation to get better, intelligence on the sand, and excitement to be a Lion are just a few things we are looking forward to integrating into our team culture."

Lindenwood finished last season with an overall record of 15-14 and advanced to the OVC Tournament semifinals for the second consecutive season.