Nicole Anderson had to convince some of her previous coaches that sand volleyball didn't hurt her indoor volleyball skills.
The early return on her freshman season should do the work for her.
Anderson, an outside hitter from Richardson, Texas, is tied for the team lead in digs (66) and ranks third with 52 kills with an attack percentage of 226. Teammate Sina Uluave – also a freshman with a big role – thinks she knows why Anderson is a six-rotation force.
"Her hand is super-good," Uluave said.