Duke Finalizes Prep Ahead of Season Opener

DURHAM – After nearly three weeks of preseason preparation, the 2021 Duke volleyball team is primed for its season opener at the Coastal Carolina Invitational in Conway, S.C. The Blue Devils will take on the host Chanticleers Friday at 6 p.m., on ESPN+ before a 1 p.m., match against Iowa Saturday.

Entering her 23rd season at the program's helm, head coach Jolene Nagel added five newcomers to this year's squad in freshmen Ngozi Iloh, Rylie Kadel, Rachel Richardson and Nikki Underwood as well as graduate student Taylor Cole, sister of current senior Mackenzie Cole.

Duke returns 11 letterwinners from the 2020 team and are led by preseason All-ACC pick Mackenzie Cole. 2020 All-ACC honorees Ade…