1981 Media Guide: “The best player in the East last year,” according to Coach Rose … “Could give the team a tremendous one-two punch with Ellen Crandall,” says Rose.
Russ Rose Now (2026): “Lori was from the Norwin program in Western PA and was an exceptional volleyball and basketball player. She led the nation in hitting as a six-rotation middle and was a three-time All-American when they were only picking six players each season. She, like many of her high school teammates, entered college with well-defined skills. She was a great server, passer, defensive player, attacker and team leader. She spent time with USA Volleyball, was drafted by the pro league, and coached for a few years.”
1981 Season (Freshman) Highlights and Awards: AVCA All-Region … voted 1981 season Most Valuable Player by her teammates … Letterwinner.
Before Penn State: All-State in 1980 and 1981 at Norwin High School, North Huntingdon, PA, the Pennsylvania scholastic champions from 1978-1981 … majoring in finance.
“Barberich and Leap successful on and off court,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 11, 1984
“Lady spiker Barberich makes All-American,” The Daily Collegian, Mar. 2, 1984
“Lady spikers ready for opener,” The Daily Collegian, Sept. 17, 1982
“Lady Spikers Win Delaware Invite,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 19, 1981