Coach Nelson on Maddy Bowser… Maddy is another athlete we consider to be one of the most improved. She made significant progress with her block footwork and now puts up our biggest block. She’s beginning to show her potential as an attacker by bouncing quicks and running the slide with ease. We’re looking forward to seeing Maddy’s improvement and impact throughout the season.
Academic Honors
• 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll
• 2024-25 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
As a Sophomore (2025)
• Played in 24 sets during the 2025 season
• Season-high three blocks vs. Belmont
• Recorded six kills and a block in collegiate debut vs. Kansas
As a Freshman (2024)
• Redshirted during the 2024 season
The Bowser File
• Played for the Metro Volleyball Club of D.C.
• 2023 AVCA first-team All-American
• 2021, 2022 WCAC team champion
• All-WCAC first team (2023), second team (2022), honorable mention (2021)
• Spanish, English, math, science and history honor societies
• Member of the Black Student Union at her high school
Personal
• Father ran track at Ohio State
• Sister played volleyball at Penn
Why Vanderbilt?
“The degree, the community, the opportunity to play in the SEC. I believe in the coaches’ vision for the program. They are knowledgeable and experienced, and I know they will take the program far and genuinely love their players.”
Maddy’s Essentials
Favorite Nashville food spot: Pancake Pantry
Favorite spot on campus: Wyatt Lawn
First song on aux: “depends on the vibe but I LOVE Frank Ocean”