Gamecock Beach Volleyball Adds Sorensen to 2016 Roster

May 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina beach volleyball coach Moritz Moritz announced the addition of Hannah Sorensen to the Gamecocks’ 2016 roster on Wednesday.

“We are excited for Hannah to join our program,” said Moritz. “She comes in with experience and will add to the depth and competitiveness of our team immediately. The steady improvement of this team is paramount. We believe with our incoming and current student-athletes that we will continue to lay a sturdy foundation and develop a progressive legacy for the future. It is an amazing opportunity to be part of this sport and to work to get better each moment.”

Sorensen, a native of Wilmington, N.C. and graduate of Mercer University, will join eight other newcomers in the fall, including Adrianna Culbert, Alison Denney, Frances Harrison, Carly Schnieder, Katie Smith, Sarah Nacouzi, Caroline Skaff and Hannah Edelman.

Hannah Sorensen || 6-0 || Mercer University || Macon, Ga.
Parents: Lawrence and Tracy Sorensen
• Completed undergraduate degree at Mercer University while playing beach volleyball for the Bears
• Named Atlantic Sun Conference Runner-Up (2015)
• Named to Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team (2015)
• Named to Presidential Scholastic Award (2014-16)
• Attended Dixon High School in Wilmington, N.C.
• Lettered in high school volleyball (3 years), basketball (2 years) and softball (2 years)
• Named Most Valuable Player in volleyball (2009)
• Named Most Improved in volleyball (2010)
• Volleyball Conference champions (2009, 2010)
• Named to Honorable Mention for the All-County Volleyball Team (2011)
• Named USAV Carolina Region Jr. Beach Tour 1st-Place 18U (2013)
• Named USAV Carolina Region Jr. Beach Tour 2nd-Place 18U (2013)