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Cole Sisters Cherish Opportunity to Play Together Again

The NCAA ruling that provided student-athletes an additional year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic has seen many players across different sports decide to enroll at new universities as graduate transfers. The reasoning behind a student-athlete opting to do so can vary, whether it be a chance of a fresh start with a different team or an opportunity to pursue a master's degree at an alternate institution. In the case of Taylor Cole, the possibility of competing for the Duke volleyball team offered something even more special – a year to play with her sister, Mackenzie.