"Even though she's not quite at 100 percent, Brittany's really pushing our outside hitters for a starting spot. She's very consistent and has all the shots in the book. She's a very effective hitter who can tip, hit line and cross-court hard and find all the seams in the block. She's also been a pleasant surprise in terms of how consistent she is passing and playing defense. As she continues to get her legs stronger and into volleyball shape, she's really going to be a force on this team."

HIGH SCHOOL: Zahn garnered three varsity letters during her playing days for the Charlotte Catholic Cougars, serving as co-captain her senior year...Attended Assumption High School in Louisville, Ky., her freshman year before moving to Charlotte...Her 2000 and 2001 campaigns culminated in state titles, and she was named the state tourney MVP as a sophomore...Zahn was an all-conference performer her sophomore, junior and senior years...Earned the Rocky River Conference Player of the Year and Mecklenburg County Player of the Year accolades during her final year as a Cougar...Honored as her school's Female Athlete of the Year as a senior...Zahn's squad finished first in the conference her sophomore, junior and senior seasons...Was named MVP of the Great Eight Tournament and a Nike All-Star as a junior...Received the distinction of Charlotte Observer Player of the Year as a senior...Earned All-Observer first-team honors as a junior and second-team honors as a sophomore...Tabbed as FOX Charlotte's Athlete of the Week in October 2002...As a member of the Kentucky/Indiana Volleyball Association team at the 2000 AAU Volleyball Championship, her squad took home the gold medal in the 15-and-under division...While playing for the Carolina Juniors Volleyball Club her sophomore year, Zahn snared MVP honors for the 16-and-under Carolina Region...Her team also won the Shamrock Tournament in Virginia...Captured a spot on the all-region team while playing for the Charlotte Elite 18 in 2001-02...Zahn was no stranger to success off the court with a 3.66 GPA in the honors program at Charlotte Catholic...Was also active in Voices for Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and CYO (Catholic Youth Organization).

PERSONAL: Zahn is pursuing a degree in business at UT...Has one brother, Kevin, 17...Chose Tennessee over Virginia, Florida State and Dayton... Selected Tennessee because of its reputation for excellence in women's athletics and academics...Cites Gabrielle Reece as someone famous whom she admires...Her dad has been her biggest sports influence...Her highest ambition is to win a national championship...Enjoys water-skiing and playing basketball in her free time...Former teammates playing in college include Sidney Bennet (Pacific), Amy Berlak (Florida Tech), Kaitlyn Filar (Georgia) and Megan Walsh (Villanova)... States Olympian Misty May is an athlete she has modeled herself after...Brittany Ann Zahn, the daughter of James and Susan Zahn, was born on May 7, 1985, in Louisville, Ky.