When the Terrapin volleyball team opens the Maryland Invitational today with a noon contest against Colorado State, it will not only rely on the leadership and scoring of senior outside hitters Beth Murphy and Kate Hannas, but also on the contributions of two of its newest members. Together, they have picked up most of the slack after the departure of five players from last year's team. Last weekend at the Penn State Classic, she posted career-highs in kills with 24 and digs with 12.
College is a lot faster and a lot more competitive.
Many freshmen see little or no playing time because they simply don't have the skill level and mental toughness it takes to be a consistent player. Brennan has found the necessary support for a smooth transition. This team goes everywhere with each other and do a lot of things together. Higher performance brings higher expectations. Brennan's performance has earned her a spot in the starting lineup.