Hernandez, Burkhardt, Gentner Named Players to Watch
RICHARDSON, Texas – A trio of UT Dallas volleyball players was named to the Lone Star Conference Preseason Players to Watch, the league announced Thursday. Senior libero Mari Hernandez , sophomore outside hitter Jane Burkhardt and sophomore setter Abby Gentner were among the 53 players across the LSC who were recognized. Additionally, the Comets, under fifth-year head coach Zach Villarreal , were predicted to finish 13th out of 18 teams in the preseason poll. UTD finished 9-19 overall and went 6-11 in LSC play, tying for 12th in 2025. Five starters and 12 total players return from last year’s squad.…
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