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.”
1984 Season (Senior) Highlights and Awards: AVCA All-American … Atlantic 10 Player of the Year … All-Atlantic-10 … Atlantic 10 Tournament Most Outstanding Player … Atlantic 10 All-Tournament Team … led the Atlantic 10 with 529 kills and 1.50 blocks/set … finished her career at Penn State with 2,282 kills on 4501 attacks, with 554 attack errors, for a career .384 hitting percentage. She also totaled 531 total blocks and 175 service aces for her career.
Before Penn State: All-State in 1980 and 1981 at Norwin High School, North Huntingdon, PA, the Pennsylvania scholastic champions from 1978-1981.
“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