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VB | Gaels Snag Makenzie Jackson out of the Portal from Montana State
1/9/2026 8:58:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
MORAGA, Calif. — Continuing to utilize the valuable tool that is the transfer portal, Head Coach Tyler Hildebrand has added another transfer to his 2026 roster, as Mackenzie Jackson, formerly of Montana State, will be joining the Gaels next season.
Standing at 6-2, Jackson is an opposite who comes to Moraga with three years of playing eligibility. After redshirting in her first year at Montana State, Jackson debuted in 2025, appearing in 23 of 28 matches, and tallying 68 kills, 28 digs and 24 blocks. She had a breakout 12 kill performance against Big Sky foe Eastern Washington in a come from behind five set victory for the Bobcats. Originally from Helena, Montana, Jackson led Helena High School to a league title as a junior, and was named first team All-Conference as a senior. She also competed in jumps on the track and field team.
With the graduation of starting opposite Genevieve Bane, Jackson should immediately compete for playing time in her first season in Moraga.
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Standing at 6-2, Jackson is an opposite who comes to Moraga with three years of playing eligibility. After redshirting in her first year at Montana State, Jackson debuted in 2025, appearing in 23 of 28 matches, and tallying 68 kills, 28 digs and 24 blocks. She had a breakout 12 kill performance against Big Sky foe Eastern Washington in a come from behind five set victory for the Bobcats. Originally from Helena, Montana, Jackson led Helena High School to a league title as a junior, and was named first team All-Conference as a senior. She also competed in jumps on the track and field team.
With the graduation of starting opposite Genevieve Bane, Jackson should immediately compete for playing time in her first season in Moraga.
#GaelsRise
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