Pacific Volleyball Welcomes In-State Transfers Keller and Stojakovic, Plus Gergacz

STOCKTON, Calif. – The Pacific volleyball program is set to bolster its roster with the addition of three new players for the upcoming 2025 season. Head Coach Greg Gibbons announced the arrival of graduate student Olivia Keller and sophomore Mila Stojakovic,both transferring from California universities,alongside sophomore Olga Gergacz from the East Coast.These additions are expected to bring a wealth of experience and leadership to the team as they prepare to face Cal Baptist on August 29 to open the 2025 season.

New Additions Bring Experience to Pacific Volleyball

Gibbons expressed his enthusiasm for the new players, stating, “Our latest additions of Olivia, Mila, and Olga bring a lot of veteran experience and leadership both on and off the court to our squad and add to an already very competitive team. I am excited for this team and look forward to being with them as they grow and compete together.”

Olivia Keller transfers from Fresno State

Olivia Keller, a graduate student, joins Pacific after spending three seasons at Fresno State. Her most notable season was in 2022, where she recorded 135 kills in 27 matches, including a career-high 15 kills against Boise State. Keller also played a crucial role in Fresno State’s 2023 Mountain West Conference tournament victory, where they defeated the top two seeds to secure a postseason appearance. Academically,Keller was a two-time Academic All-Mountain West Team selection in 2022 and 2023 and a Mountain West Scholar Athlete in 2023.

Mila Stojakovic Comes from Pepperdine

Mila Stojakovic transfers to Pacific from Pepperdine, where she did not participate in any matches during her freshman year. Before her collegiate career, Stojakovic was a four-year letter winner at St. Francis Catholic High School, playing as both a middle blocker and outside hitter. She contributed to her high school’s sectional championship win in 2023.

Did You Know? Peja Stojakovic, Mila’s father, had his #16 jersey retired by the Sacramento Kings in 2014 after a stellar NBA career that included three All-Star appearances [[1]].

Stojakovic comes from a family with a strong athletic background. Her father, Peja Stojakovic, was a first-round NBA draft pick by the Sacramento Kings in 1996 and played seven and a half seasons with the team, earning three NBA All-Star Appearances, an all-NBA second Team Selection, and participating in two NBA three-point shooting contests. Her brother, Andrej Stojakovic, is currently a member of the University of Illinois men’s basketball team.

Olga Gergacz Joins from American University

Olga Gergacz arrives at Pacific after a season at American University. Although she did not compete in any matches for the Eagles, Gergacz brings significant international experience. She was a U17 National Champion in Hungary and achieved tenth place at the European Championships, followed by a 15th place finish at the World Championships with her U19 team. Gergacz has represented the Hungarian National Team in 17 appearances.

Pacific Volleyball 2025 Season Outlook

With the addition of Keller, Stojakovic, and Gergacz, the Pacific volleyball team looks to improve upon thier performance and make a strong statement in the upcoming 2025 season. The blend of experienced transfers and promising talent sets the stage for an exciting year of competition.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Olivia Keller’s performance, as her previous success at fresno State suggests she could be a key player for Pacific this season.

Will these new additions be enough to propel Pacific Volleyball to a conference championship? What impact will the international experience of Olga Gergacz have on the team’s dynamics?