The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Emma Hannagan - 2026-27 Beach Volleyball Roster
Emma Hannagan
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Prev School:
- Palm Beach State
- Hometown:
- Warrnambool, Australia
Prior to UAB: Hannagan joins the Blazers after competing at Palm Beach State College, where she helped lead the program to an NJCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship and an undefeated conference season.
A native of Warrnambool, Australia, Hannagan brings extensive international experience to UAB. She represented Australia on the FIVB Beach Pro Tour Futures circuit, competing in events in the Philippines and Florida. She was also selected to Australia's U19 Indoor Volleyball National Development Team and competed internationally in Thailand.
Hannagan represented Victoria at the U16, U17 and U18 levels, helping the U18 team earn a third-place finish at the Australian Youth National Championships. She earned team MVP honors at both the U16 and U17 levels and received the prestigious Blue and White Jacket Award as a member of the U18 squad.
High School: Attended Emmanuel College in Warrnambool, Australia, where she served as school captain. She was also a two-time captain of her state indoor volleyball team and competed in swimming.
Personal: Daughter of Philippa and Chris Hannagan. Has a sister, Hilary. Chose UAB because of the beach volleyball program's team culture.
