GREENSBORO, N.C. – The 2021 spring volleyball season commences in seven days when UNC Greensboro (UNCG) hosts North Carolina A&T on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. in Fleming Gym.
 
To help get you ready for the start of the campaign, we are going to introduce to you to a pair of sophomores expected to play key roles this season for the Spartans in Hannah Knier and Grey Breen.
 
Grey Breen – Middle Hitter – Atlanta, Ga. – Decatur High School
An English major, Breen appeared in 14 matches and played in 28 sets as a freshman. She finished with 20 kills and 11 blocks. Breen earned her first kill against North Carolina Central on August 30. She had a season-high of four kills against the Citadel on Nov. 2.

She was coached by Yvett Battles at Decatur High School. Breen was named a 2018 GHSA 6AAAAA – First Team All-Region selection in high school after leading her team in blocks and kills during her senior year. She was named Offensive Player of the Year and is still learning the sport as she began playing volleyball second-half of sophomore year. 
 
What recent Netflix shows have you binged?
"Vampire Diaries" and "The 100"
 
Where is your favorite place to eat in Greensboro? 
Crafted The Art of the Taco.
 
Who is the first person you're calling after games?
My dad.  
 
Hannah Knier – Outside Hitter – Peterborough, Ontario (Canada) – Thomas A. Stewart
Knier appeared in 28 matches and played in 74 sets, finishing with 167 kills and averaging 2.26 per set. The kills were fourth on the team last season. She also had 33 digs and 19 blocks. Knier contributed 2.41 points per set. In addition to notching five double-digit kill performances, Knier had a season-high 22 kills against Furman on Nov. 12. Had seven kills in her collegiate debut against NCCU on Aug. 30.

Knier was coached by Ken Hamblin in high school. She was a three-time volleyball team captain and a three-time recipient of the Volleyball Award. The versatile Knier was also selected as Junior Female Athlete of the Year in track and field. 
 
Hobbies outside volleyball.
I like to bake. 
 
Go-to karaoke song.
"No Air" by Jordin  Sparks. 
 
Who is the first person you're calling after games?
My mom.
 
Netflix show I recently binged.
"New Girl."