Megan Courtney-Lush returned as an outside hitter for a second season with the Columbus Fury. The Ohio native played professional volleyball in Europe after graduating from Penn State University, where the team won back-to-back NCAA Championships in 2013 and 2014. Married to her high school sweetheart, Mitch, the couple share a daughter, Nora. Lush is spending the off-season helping coach the men's volleyball team at The Ohio State University and spending time with her family exploring the Columbus Zoo and local parks.
Professional Experience and Accolades
Played in Columbus Fury's 2024 inaugural season
- 162 kills on .142 hitting percentage
- 224 digs
- 26 blocks
Seven professional seasons internationally
- Puerto Rico (Leonas de Ponce)
- Poland (Impel Wroclaw)
- Turkey (Canakale Belediyespor)
- Italy (Volley Bergamo, Igor Gorgonzola, Pallavolo Scandicci, Imoco Volley)
- Won the 2021-22 Italian A1 League Super Cup with Imoco Volley
- Most Valuable Player of the Super Cup in 2021-22
- 2019 FIVB Nations League Best Libero
- Member of the US National Team member since 2016
College Experience and Accolades
- 2013 & 2014 National Champion with Penn State
- 2014 NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player
- 2015 AVCA All-Northeast Region selection
- 2012 AVCA Mideast Region Freshman of the Year
- 2012 Big Ten Freshman of the Year
- College career 1,154 kills on a .259 hitting percentage, 1,141 digs and 364 blocks