Southern Arkansas University Athletics

Brinklee is entering her third season with the Muleriders. Over the course of her career with SAU, Brinklee has played in 39 matches and 132 total sets. She has totaled 83 kills, 362 total attacks, 32 assists, 375 digs, and five total blocks.
 
2024 (Sophomore): Totaled 24 matches played and 82 sets…Collected 26 kills and 146 total attacks alongside 20 assists…Recorded 240 digs and one total block.
 
2023 (Freshman): Totaled 15 matches played and 50 sets played…Totaled 57 kills and 216 total attacks while collecting 12 assists…Totaled 135 digs and four total blocks
 
Personal: Brinklee is a native of Springtown, Texas and attended Springtown High School. She is the daughter of Ricky and Chantal Dauenhauer and the sister to Rebecca McCarver and Brooklyn Gunter. Her sister Rebecca played volleyball at Tarleton State University while her other sister Brooklyn Gunter played volleyball at NCTC. She has been named to the president list while at SAU. She also spent her high school days playing club volleyball with TAV. During her time at SAU, Brinklee will pursue a degree in nursing with a minor in business management.