ARLINGTON, Texas – Former UT Arlington volleyball standout Brianna Ford has signed a professional contract with the Columbus Fury of Major League Volleyball (MLV), continuing her volleyball career at the highest level.

After graduation, Ford went on to compete professionally with USC Munster in Germany during the 2025-26 season before joining the Fury.

Ford spent five seasons at UTA from 2020-2024, including a graduate year. She established herself as one of the most decorated players in program history.

She earned AVCA Honorable Mention All-America honors in 2024 and was named AVCA First Team All-Southwest Region that same season. Ford also garnered WAC Player of the Year and WAC Tournament MVP honors in 2024, highlighting a dominate fifth year campaign.

A three-time First-Team All-WAC selection, Ford was a consistent force throughout her career. She earned multiple tournament MVP honors, including UTA Classic MVP and UTA Invitational MVP, while also collecting several WAC Player of the Week recognitions.

In her fifth season with the Mavericks, Ford recorded over 500 kills and averaged more than 4.4 kills per set, solidifying herself as one of the top offensive players in the conference. She was also selected as the WAC Joe Kearney Award winner for the 2024-25 academic year.

The Columbus Fury, a member of Major League Volleyball, adds Ford to its roster as the league continues to grow and expand, showcasing elite talent across the country.

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