Dawn Sullivan’s 2027 recruiting class features a nationally recognized setter, an accomplished defensive specialist and a St. Louis middle blocker.
Mizzou announced the signings of Lucky Fasavalu, Dani Lewis and Marlee Steiner on Wednesday, adding three players who bring experience at the national, state and club levels.
The group addresses three different positions for Sullivan’s program, with Fasavalu expected to help direct the offense, Lewis strengthening the back row and Steiner providing another
option at the net.
Fasavalu, a 5-foot-8 setter from Sierra Canyon High School in California, arrives in Columbia with an extensive list of individual accomplishments. She was named a MaxPreps First Team All-American in 2025 and earned recognition on the organization’s National Player of the Year watchlist.
Fasavalu recently reached another milestone, recording her 2,000th career assist during Sierra Canyon’s postseason run. The Trailblazers advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division I championship match Nov. 7, finishing as runner-up to Mater Dei.
Lewis, a 5-foot-5 defensive specialist from Lake Norman Charter in North Carolina, joins the Tigers after winning back-to-back state championships. The libero was named the most valuable player of North Carolina’s 4A state competition during the latest championship run.
She also earned Charlotte-area Player of the Year recognition from the Charlotte Observer and played club volleyball with Carolina Union. Lewis served as a team captain at Lake Norman Charter, which finished the 2026 season with a 30-1 record.
Steiner gives Missouri another in-state addition. The 6-foot-5 middle blocker from Lindbergh High School in St. Louis has experience competing with USA Volleyball’s national development programs and was selected to the U19 National Team roster.
She also played club volleyball with High Performance STL. Steiner earned First Team All-State recognition in Missouri in 2025 and was named to the JVA All-National Team in each of the past two seasons.
The three signings give Sullivan another recruiting group as Missouri continues building its roster for the future. With a setter who has surpassed 2,000 career assists, a defensive specialist with championship experience and a 6-foot-5 middle blocker, the Tigers bring in players with different skill sets and competitive backgrounds.
Fasavalu, Lewis and Steiner are expected to join Missouri for the 2027 season.
