Lindenwood beach volleyball head coach Alli Duckworth has announced the addition of five players to the roster for the upcoming 2026 season. The group includes four transfers and one freshman.

Speaking on the class, Duckworth stated that "I have been very intentional about recruiting student athletes who have the potential to make an immediate impact on this program. This recruiting class has not only shown tremendous skill on the court but has also demonstrated leadership qualities that will benefit our team culture."

Angelina Oliveira
Port Charlotte, Fla. | Port Charlotte HS

• 2024 Port Charlotte Beach Volleyball MVP.
• 2022 & 2023 World History Student of the Year.
• 2021 & 2022 Hope Student of the Year.
• 2025 Outstanding Offensive Player (soccer).
• 2025 District Champ (beach volleyball).
• 2025 Regional Champ (beach volleyball).

Duckworth on Oliveira:
"As our only freshman, I'm excited to finally have Angelina on campus and work with her. She brings a lot of high school beach experience with her and she will help the team grow and push the boundaries of our team's success."

Lexie Schaufler
Coweta, Okla. | Coweta HS | Southwest Baptist

High School (indoor volleyball):

• 6 All-Tournament Team selections.
• All-State Tournament Team selection as a junior.
• Co-MVP of Conference as a junior.
• Offensive MVP of Conference as a senior.
• All-State selection.

College (beach volleyball):

• 2025 Southwest Baptist team MVP.

Duckworth on Schaufler:
"Lexie's fierce spirit is exactly what we need to push our team to new heights this season. She has a season under her belt at the college level and I'm ready to see how that foundation can impact our current team."

Dixie Farish
Gulf Breeze, Fla. | Gulf Breeze HS | UAB

• Named to the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll as a freshman and sophomore.

Duckworth on Farish:
"Dixie is hungry to prove herself and to showcase her talents in our conference. She has a lot of knowledge to bring to our team and I'm excited to see her compete for us."

Alayna Rudebeck
Bartonville, Ill. | Limestone HS | Parkland College

High School (indoor volleyball):

• Four-time First-Team All-Tournament selection.
• All-Area selection as a senior.
• AAU All-American.

College (indoor volleyball):

• Led the NJCAA in aces as a sophomore.

Duckworth on Rudebeck:
"Alayna is transferring to play both indoor and beach volleyball for Lindenwood. She has a dynamic serve that will translate well to the beach and her overall athleticism will be fun to develop once she hits the sand."

Morgan Willis
North Port, Fla. | Port Charlotte HS | Tusculum

High School:

• Two-Time Defensive Player of the Year.
• MVP (Most Valuable Pair) Award.
• All-Area Beach Volleyball Team selection.
• Two-Time All-Area Indoor Volleyball Team selection.
• Led team in kills as a junior.

College:

• Deans List student as a freshman and sophomore.

Duckworth on Willis:
"Morgan's skills are going to translate well to the OVC. Combined with her competitive drive she will be a fun player to watch."