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Hammill, Tankesley Invited to the U.S. Volleyball National Team Tryouts

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee volleyball team's rising senior duo, libero Brienna Tankesley and setter Taylor Hammill, have been invited to participate in the annual U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, March 1-2, at the Colorado Spring Olympic Training Camp in Colorado Springs, Colo.

"For our program this a step forward," stated head coach Chuck Crawford. "For two tough kids such as Bri and Taylor to be participating in the open tryouts, it will expose them to a high level of competition while gaining a valuable life experience".

This year's tryout will showcase 215 athletes from 88 colleges competing for spots on the U.