DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke volleyball program and head coach Jolene Nagel are excited to announce the addition of graduate student Taylor Cole to the 2021 squad.

"We're excited to have a graduate student and another Cole join us for our 2021 season," Nagel said. "We have benefited greatly from having a graduate student on our team the past three years. Taylor will bring volleyball IQ, good culture, championship experience, strong serving and a very competitive mindset to our team. Having sisters Taylor and Mackenzie Cole, from a volleyball family, together at Duke for a season, will be fun to experience and see in action on the court! "

Taylor Cole graduated from Iona College in the spring of 2021 where she spent the last four years as a defensive specialist for the Gaels. Taylor is the older sister of current Blue Devil senior defensive specialist Mackenzie Cole.

During the abbreviated spring schedule due to COVID-19, Taylor's senior year landed her on the MAAC All-Academic Team for her efforts in the classroom. The 5-9 libero appeared in all 10 matches and led the team with 157 digs and a team-high 19 aces. She recorded double-digit digs in nine contests and notched 20 digs in two.

Throughout her career, Taylor has seen action in 359 sets for 98 matches and accumulated 639 digs. She also owns 106 aces and 58 assists.

Taylor will join Duke's incoming class that includes Ngozi Iloh, Rylie Kadel, Rachel Richardson and Nikki Underwood.  

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