Russ Rose Then (1998): “Solena makes a valuable contribution to the team. She has a great work ethic. She’s fun to be around. She is a very intense competitor and I think if she competes hard and gives herself the best opportunity to make contributions, then she’ll probably do that. She has great quickness to the ball and is improving her court awareness.”
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.”
1998 Season (Freshman): Redshirt season. Letterwinner.
2000 Season (Redshirt Sophomore)
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