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Meet Meliha

An outside hitter from Gradačac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Meliha becomes the first Turkish National Team athlete to play in LOVB. A two-time Olympian with Türkiye, appearing at the 2020 and 2024 Games, she's also won two European Championship medals — silver in 2019 and bronze in 2021 — and two VNL medals. In 14 years as a professional, nearly all spent in Türkiye's Sultanlar Ligi, Meliha has won five league titles and six Turkish Cups, the majority of that success coming across two stints each with Fenerbahçe and Eczacıbaşı.

Hometown

Gradačac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Position

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Highlight

Two-time Olympian with Türkiye in 2020 & 2024

Highlights

LOVB Madison Unveils 2026-27 Roster

LOVB Madison Unveils 2026-27 Roster

Jul 14, 2026

Serving Pancakes S2 | Lauren Carlini and the Evolution of an Icon

Serving Pancakes S2 | Lauren Carlini and the Evolution of an Icon

Feb 20, 2026

Anna Haak Takes Over 🔥| January 16, 2026 vs. LOVB Nebraska

Anna Haak Takes Over 🔥| January 16, 2026 vs. LOVB Nebraska

Jan 17, 2026

See Lauren Carlini during every match when you renew your Season Membership!

See Lauren Carlini during every match when you renew your Season Membership!

Sep 25, 2025

Become a Season Member to see Lauren & the rest of LOVB Madison all year long!

Become a Season Member to see Lauren & the rest of LOVB Madison all year long!

Sep 25, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | April 10, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | April 10, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | April 5, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | April 5, 2025

Apr 05, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, April 5 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, April 5 vs. LOVB Houston

Apr 05, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 29, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 29, 2025

Mar 30, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, March 29 at LOVB Austin

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, March 29 at LOVB Austin

Mar 30, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 20, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 20, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Jennifer Janiska, March 20 at LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Jennifer Janiska, March 20 at LOVB Salt Lake

Mar 20, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, March 20 at LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, March 20 at LOVB Salt Lake

Mar 20, 2025

LOVB Madison Conference | March 13, 2025

LOVB Madison Conference | March 13, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, March 13 vs. LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, March 13 vs. LOVB Omaha

Mar 13, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Lauren Carlini, March 13 vs. LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | Lauren Carlini, March 13 vs. LOVB Omaha

Mar 13, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Madison | March 13, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Madison | March 13, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Milica Medved on Player of the Match performance | LOVB Madison beats Houston in four sets

Milica Medved on Player of the Match performance | LOVB Madison beats Houston in four sets

Mar 08, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, March 8 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, March 8 vs. LOVB Houston

Mar 08, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Claire Chaussee, March 8 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Claire Chaussee, March 8 vs. LOVB Houston

Mar 08, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 8, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Houston vs. LOVB Madison | March 8, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Houston vs. LOVB Madison | March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

Lauren Carlini on 40 assist performance | LOVB Atlanta tops Omaha

Lauren Carlini on 40 assist performance | LOVB Atlanta tops Omaha

Mar 01, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 1, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | March 1, 2025

Mar 01, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 28, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, February 28 vs. LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, February 28 vs. LOVB Omaha

Feb 28, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, February 21 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, February 21 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Feb 21, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 21, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 16, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, February 16 vs LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, February 16 vs LOVB Salt Lake

Feb 16, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 14, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 14, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Quarterfinal: Houston vs. Madison | February 14, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Quarterfinal: Houston vs. Madison | February 14, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Madison | February 8, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Madison | February 8, 2025

Feb 08, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 8, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 8, 2025

Feb 08, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Temi Thomas-Ailara, February 8 vs LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Temi Thomas-Ailara, February 8 vs LOVB Atlanta

Feb 08, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Ana Beatriz Correa, January 25 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Ana Beatriz Correa, January 25 vs. LOVB Houston

Jan 29, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 29, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 29, 2025

Jan 29, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Daly Santana, January 25 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Daly Santana, January 25 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Jan 25, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 24, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 24, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, January 18 vs. LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, January 18 vs. LOVB Omaha

Jan 18, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 18, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 18, 2025

Jan 18, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 17, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 17, 2025

Jan 18, 2025

Athlete Highlights | Claire Chaussee, January 17 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlights | Claire Chaussee, January 17 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Jan 17, 2025

Serving Pancakes | LOVB and Family with Mariena Hayden

Serving Pancakes | LOVB and Family with Mariena Hayden

Dec 10, 2024

Serving Pancakes | The Warrior Mindset with Daly Santana

Serving Pancakes | The Warrior Mindset with Daly Santana

Oct 14, 2024

Serving Pancakes | The Quiet Power of Sarah Wilhite Parsons

Serving Pancakes | The Quiet Power of Sarah Wilhite Parsons

Aug 29, 2024

Serving Pancakes | Must LOVB Madison... and Dogs with Lauren Carlini

Serving Pancakes | Must LOVB Madison... and Dogs with Lauren Carlini

Aug 02, 2024

Serving Pancakes | A Career of Nudges with Annie Drews

Serving Pancakes | A Career of Nudges with Annie Drews

Aug 02, 2024

Undeterred: Lauren Carlini

Undeterred: Lauren Carlini

Aug 02, 2024

LOVBfest Madison 2024

LOVBfest Madison 2024

Aug 02, 2024

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Achievements and accolades

Achievements

Two-time Olympian with Türkiye in 2020 & 2024

Two-time medalist at Volleyball Nations League with Türkiye (silver in 2018, bronze in 2021)

Two-time medalist at the European Championships with Türkiye (silver in 2019, bronze in 2021)

2014 European Golden League Gold with Türkiye

2015 European Games Gold with Türkiye

Five-time Turkish Sultanlar Ligi Champion

Six-time Turkish Cup Champion

Achievements

Two-time Olympian with Türkiye in 2020 & 2024

Two-time medalist at Volleyball Nations League with Türkiye (silver in 2018, bronze in 2021)

Two-time medalist at the European Championships with Türkiye (silver in 2019, bronze in 2021)

2014 European Golden League Gold with Türkiye

2015 European Games Gold with Türkiye

Five-time Turkish Sultanlar Ligi Champion

Six-time Turkish Cup Champion

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Temi Thomas-Ailara

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Callie Schwarzenbach

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Middle Blocker for LOVB Madison Volleyball

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Ivonee Montaño

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Opposite Hitter for LOVB Madison Volleyball

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Kacey Jost

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Libero for LOVB Madison Volleyball

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Anna Hall

Anna Hall

Middle Blocker for LOVB Madison Volleyball

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Caroline Crawford

Caroline Crawford

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Mimi Colyer

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Outside Hitter for LOVB Madison Volleyball

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Lauren Carlini

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