Russ Rose Then (2000): “Solena has been in the program for a couple of years and knows what we are looking for in a back row player. I would expect to see her continue to provide steady defense and a consistent serve.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Solena was from New York. She was a terrific back row player who always had a smile and always was very mature and responsible. So she was a good student and teammate and was the perfect example of someone who made the group better. She worked hard in practice. She was a pleasure to have in the program.”
2000 Season (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in 35 of 36 matches and 103 of 128 sets … averaged 0.88 digs/set, ranking 8th on the team … recorded 13 service aces, good for 7th best on the team.
1999 Season (Redshirt Freshman)
Before Penn State: Four-year letterwinner for the Minisink High School Warriors; earned all-state and all-conference honors; Warriors team captain and MVP in 1996; also lettered one year in track.
“PSU women’s volleyball team moving on after 2 weekend losses,” The Daily Collegian, Sept. 27, 2000
“Looming Big Ten opponents a growing concern to Rose,” The Daily Collegian, Sept. 7, 2000
“Young and restless,” The Daily Collegian, July 26, 2000
“Solena Quick-ly igniting fire under Lions off bench,” The Daily Collegian, Nov. 5, 1999