 Both Lawanson and Kessel would later go on to repeat performances with the U.S. National Team to play in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics respectively.The Belles were known as the team that began each match with Texas created original cow bells and throwing t-shirts to fans which later began a tradition in collegiate volleyball.Ellen Orner joined the team toward the end of the season in 1987, transferring from the Chicago Breeze team.