Hancock played setter for the Penn State women's volleyball team, and won back-to-back national championships in 2013 and 2014.

In 2013, Hancock was named a First-Team All-American and earned NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors, and she became the Nittany Lions' all-time career aces leader with 254.

[11] Primarily used as a backup setter and serving substitute, Hancock stepped in after starting setter Jordyn Poulter injured her ankle during U.S.'s final pool play match against Italy, helping lead the team to victory in 5 sets.

In the quarterfinals against Dominican Republic, Hancock started again and led her to team to victory, advancing U.S. to the semifinals.

[12] Team USA eventually won the gold medal after defeating Brazil, 3 sets to none.