2018 WAYNE STATE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time August 24 vs. Westminster (Utah) # 10:00 a.m. August 24 vs. Lynn (Fla.) # 4:00 p.m. August 25 vs. Valdosta State (Ga.) # 10:00 a.m. August 25 at Embry-Riddle (Fla.) # 6:00 p.m. August 31 vs. Southern Nazarene (Okla.) % 12:00 p.m. August 31 vs. East Central (Okla.) % 5:00 p.m. September 1 at Southeastern Oklahoma % 10:00 a.m. September 1 vs. Central Oklahoma % 2:00 p.m. September 6 at Sioux Falls* 6:00 p.m. September 8 Southwest Minnesota State* 1:00 p.m. September 11 at Augustana* 6:00 p.m. September 14 Concordia – St. Paul* 6:00 p.m. September 15 Minnesota State* 1:00 p.m. September 21 at Upper Iowa* 6:00 p.m. September 22 at Winona State* 4:00 p.m. September 25 Chadron State 6:00 p.m. September 28 at St. Cloud State* 6:00 p.m. September 29 at Minnesota Duluth* 4:00 p.m. October 5 Bemidji State* 6:00 p.m. October 6 Minnesota Crookston* 1:00 p.m. October 9 Augustana* 6:00 p.m. October 12 at Northern State* 6:00 p.m. October 13 at MSU Moorhead* 2:00 p.m. October 19 University of Mary* 6:00 p.m. October 20 Minot State* 1:00 p.m. October 23 at South Dakota School of Mines 6:00 p.m. October 26 Winona State* 6:00 p.m. October 27 Upper Iowa* 4:00 p.m. November 2 at Minnesota State* 6:00 p.m. November 3 at Concordia – St. Paul* 2:00 p.m. November 6 NSIC Tournament First Round TBA November 9 NSIC Tournament Semifi nals TBA November 10 NSIC Tournament Finals TBA Nov. 15-18 NCAA Central Regional TBA Nov. 28-Dec. 1 NCAA Elite Eight – Pittsburgh, Pa. TBA

# Embry-Riddle Tournament – Daytona Beach, Fla. % Southeastern Oklahoma Tournament – Durant, Okla. * Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference game Home matches in bold (at Rice Auditorium)

The 2016 Wayne State College volleyball team fi nished with a 24-8 overall record and 14-6 mark in the NSIC, marking the 11th time in a 12-year stretch that the Wildcats advanced to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. 2018 WILDCAT VOLLEYBALL

TABLE OF CONTENTS ATHLETIC PHONE DIRECTORY 2018 Schedule...... Inside Cover All Area Codes (402) WSC Athletic Department Directory ...... 1 Administration About Wayne State College ...... 2 Dr. Marysz Rames, President’s Offi ce ...... 375-7200 Administration ...... 3 Mike Powicki, Athletic Director ...... 375-7520 Wildcat Athletic Facilities ...... 4-5 Mike Barry, Associate Athletic Director / Sports & Rec Athletic Training Services ...... 6 Facilities Director ...... 375-7521 Wildcat Head Coach Scott Kneifl ...... 7-8 Linda Anderson, Assistant Athletic Director WSC Assistant Coaches...... 9 for Internal Affi ars/Senior Woman Administrator . 375-7308 WSC Attendance/Pack the House Night ...... 10 Jeni Kemnitz, Athletic Business Manager ...... 375-7183 Volleyball Coaching History ...... 11 Chuck Parker, Faculty Athletic Representative .... 375-7036 2018 Wildcat Roster ...... 12 Deb Harm, Athletic Administrative Assistant .... 375-7520 2018 Season Outlook ...... 13 Athletic Department FAX ...... 375-7120 Wildcat Player Profi les...... 14-25 Sports Information 2017 Wildcat Statistics ...... 26 Mike Grosz, Sports Information Director ...... 375-7326 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference ...... 27 Matt Busch, Graduate Assistant SID ...... 375-7326 2017 NSIC All-Conference Team ...... 28 Training Room 2017 NSIC Volleyball Statistics ...... 29-30 Muffi n Morris, Head Athletic Trainer ...... 375-7310 Wildcat Volleyball Records ...... 31-34 Jade Johnson, Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 375-7310 All-Time Award Winners ...... 35 Dylan Moore, Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... 375-7310 Academic Award Winners ...... 36 Strength and Conditioning Grant Darnell, Head Coach ...... 375-7465 Past Letterwinners ...... 37 Baseball Past NCAA Tournament Teams ...... Back Inside Alex Koch, Head Coach ...... 375-7499 2018 WSC Volleyball Team Picture ...... Back Cover Kirk Clark, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7012 Men’s Basketball CREDITS: The 2018 Wayne State College volleyball media guide is a publication of the Wayne State College athletic department, Jeff Kaminsky, Head Coach ...... 375-7309 under the direction of sports information director Mike Grosz. Photos Nathan Stover, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7728 by Mike Grosz and Bob Berry. Additional assistance provided by Women’s Basketball Matthew Busch and student assistant Riley Vanderveen. Media Brent Pollari, Head Coach ...... 375-7311 guide cover designed by Lexie Lenihan. Amber Schwarte, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7122 Cross Country Marlon Brink, Head Coach ...... 375-7507 Football Dan McLaughlin, Head Coach ...... 375-7315 Scott McLaughlin, Defensive Coordinator ...... 375-7157 Brian Frana, Offensive Coordinator ...... 375-7115 Women’s Soccer Joe Cleary, Head Coach ...... 375-7506 Alex Piekarski, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7733 Softball Shelli Manson, Head Coach ...... 375-7522 Krissi Oliver, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7227 Track and Field Marlon Brink, Head Coach ...... 375-7507 Brett Suckstorf, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7507 Volleyball 2018 Wildcat Seniors: Left to right: Maria Scott Kneifl , Head Coach ...... 375-7303 Wortmann, Head Coach Scott Kniefl and Kim DePew, Assistant Coach ...... 375-7560 Megan Gebhardt.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 1 ABOUT WAYNE STATE COLLEGE

Innovative programs. Excellent career preparation. Personal attention. Active campus life. Scenic surroundings. Founded in 1891 as Nebraska Normal College, Wayne State College earned a distinguished reputation as a teachers’ college from its early days. We’re still a great teachers’ college—but so much more!

Innovative Programs Wayne State’s four academic schools—Arts and Humani- ties, Business and Technology, Education and Counseling, and Natural and Social Sciences—offer a comprehensive selection of courses. You’ll fi nd 80 majors and minors ranging from pre-professional studies to criminal justice to a nationally accredited undergraduate sports management program, and many others in 14 academic departments across campus. The Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Wayne State College provides pre-professional training in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry in cooperation with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Students who suc- cessfully complete the program at WSC are automatically accepted into medical, pharmacy, or dental school at UNMC. Thinking of teaching? Upper-level education majors at Wayne State have the opportunity to participate in the Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA), the fi rst of its kind in the nation, where WSC students receive classroom experience with participating K-12 schools in the region. Through WSC WebCat On-line, students can register for class, check on grades and student accounts, from the convenience of their home or residence hall room.

Excellent Career Preparation Whether you plan to be an accountant or a wildlife biologist, you’ll receive the preparation you need at Wayne State College. In addition to classes taught by experts in their fi elds, Wayne State College provides internship and cooperative programs for students in a number of majors. Many regional businesses actively recruit Wayne State students for internships, with many of these internships resulting in full-time employment after graduation. The WSC Career Services offi ce assists students with career exploration, job preparation skills, interviews, as well as arranging internships and cooperative experiences.

Personal Attention Students at Wayne State College don’t get lost in the crowd. With an average class size of 21 and a student/faculty ratio of 19:1, WSC students get to know their professors and classmates. Eighty percent of Wayne State professors have the highest degree in their fi eld—and most teach fi rst-year as well as upper-level classes. You will fi nd dedicated professors and instructors at Wayne State College: teaching is their life’s work, and their enthusiasm is contagious. Wayne State College offers a variety of support services and programs to students. The heart of the WSC campus is the Student Center, where academic and personal support services are located. The Learning Center and Peer Tutoring Program are de- signed to help all students achieve the highest possible level of success in their studies.

Active Campus Life With more than 85 clubs and organizations on campus, Wayne State College students have many opportunities to be involved in campus and community life. Wayne State College has an active Greek life, with Greek Olympics being held at Homecoming each fall, as well as other social and service activities. The Student Activities Board (SAB) plans a variety of special programs each year, bringing musi- cal groups such as Vertical Horizon, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls, Sawyer Brown, Blackhawk, Jason Aldean, Firehouse, Blue October, Red Jumpsuit Aparatus, Blake Shelton and others to campus. Comedian Adam Sandler and other national performers have performed on campus. The Multicultural Center, one of the newest campus programs, provides outreach and support to Wayne State College students and the region through special events during the year. Wayne State College competes in NCAA Division II, and is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Competitive sports include football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s track and fi eld (indoor and outdoor), men’s and women’s cross country, baseball, softball and women’s soccer.

Scenic Surroundings You’ll feel right at home on Wayne State’s beautiful, historic campus located in the northeast Nebraska community of Wayne. The campus combines stately, historic buildings with the newly renovated Willow Bowl, Student Center, Ramsey Theatre, Studio Arts Building and Connell Hall. A new state-of-the-art outdoor track was completed in the summer of 2014 while fi eld turf was installed in the summer of 2013 to complete a $1.3 million athletic renovation at Bob Cunningham Field/Memorial Stadium. Wayne State College’s seven residence halls provide students with a comfortable, affordable and convenient place to live with easy access to the entire campus community. Each hall has lounges and recreation areas, laundry facilities, mail service, academic tutors and study areas. All seven residence halls are wired for access to the campus computer network from your personal computer.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 2 WAYNE STATE ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Marysz Rames Powicki currently serves on the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Association Board, NCAA Division II Central Regional Advisory President Committee for baseball and is on the Northern Sun Conference Hall of Fame Committee. He also serves locally as the Wayne Kiwanis Board President, Vice President of the Wayne Area Economic Development Board of Dr. Marysz Rames was appointed the 13th Directors and Revitalize Wayne Committee. president of Wayne State College by the Nebraska Powicki currently serves on the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors State College System Board of Trustees on June 18, Association Board, NCAA Central Regional Advisory Committee for 2015. She came to Wayne State from Dakota State baseball and is on the Northern Sun Conference Hall of Fame Committee. University in Madison, S.D., where she had served He also serves locally as the Wayne Kiwanis Board President along with as interim president since Aug. 15, 2014. the Wayne Area Economic Development Board of Directors and Revitalize Rames earned her education doctorate in adult Wayne Committees. and higher education in 1997 from the University of Prior to arriving at Wayne State, Powicki served as Assistant Athletic South Dakota in Vermillion. She earned her bachelor of science degree Director at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota. He was in business administration and communication studies, with a minor in the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Corporate Partnerships economics, in 1982, and her master’s degree in educational from 2008-10 and was promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics for administration in 1986, from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Development and Strategic Partnerships in 2010 where he served in that Colorado. role until July 2012 when he arrived at Wayne State. She spent one year (2014-15) as interim president at Dakota State While at MSU, Powicki successfully developed and executed the University (DSU) in Madison, South Dakota. During this time she was athletics department revenue generation plan, responsible for generating instrumental in promoting a strong shared governance system, $1.7 million annually. Powicki managed all fundraising, development and fi nalizing the university’s fi ve-year strategic plan, revitalizing the university’s marketing operations while overseeing the athletic department marketing/ Foundation and actively raising funds to increase scholarships. Rames also fundraising staff. Powicki also served as the athletic department’s senior worked with the legislature and others in several major new construction and development offi cer functioning as a liaison to the MSU Foundation and renovation projects. the Vice President for Advancement, focusing on major gifts and special Prior to her interim appointment, Rames served as the vice projects. president for student affairs from 2000 until June 2015 at South Dakota Powicki oversaw the implementation of numerous media rights contracts State University (SDSU) in Brookings. As the senior student affairs offi cer, for MSU’s athletic department including radio broadcast rights, television Rames oversaw numerous university divisions and initiatives, including, broadcast carriage rights and the department’s multi-year advertising sales but not limited to, enrollment management, student success, strategic plan- rights with the fi rm Front Row Marketing Services. ning, fundraising/fi scal management, diversity and inclusion, collaborative Powicki also served as Associate Athletic Director for External partnerships, leadership development, and increasing effi ciency and Affairs at Upper Iowa University from 2004-2008 where he was a part of effectiveness for students. the Peacocks transition from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II status Rames served as an assistant professor of education at SDSU, and into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. While at Upper teaching courses in administration and leadership in student affairs; Iowa, Powicki monitored all team operations, recruiting and fundraising serving on master’s and doctoral students’ graduate committees; and budgets. Powicki oversaw the UIU Recreation and Fitness Center staff, conducting research in fi nancial trends in higher education, student budget and overall operation. retention and completion, and affordability and access to higher education. In his time at Upper Iowa he created and sold athletic corporate Rames also served as the interim associate vice president of student sponsorship opportunities, supervised and coordinated all athletic affairs (1997-1999) and the interim director for diversity enhancement department fundraising activities, developed and implemented the Peacock (1999) at SDSU. Club for donors and successfully completed the “Road to Glory” athletic Prior to her arrival at SDSU, Rames worked at Aims Community facility capital improvement project. He also served as tournament director College in Greeley, Colo., and the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Her for various national and regional NCAA Division II Championship events. scholarly presentations include topics such as student services, retention During his tenure at UIU, Powicki served as an adjunct professor efforts, and working with today’s college students. for the Exercise and Sports Studies within the Department of Education. Rames and her husband, Steve, have two children - Matthew and Powicki obtained his bachelor degree from the University of Iowa in exercise Jessica. science in and earned his masters degree in exercise and sport science/ sport administration from Wisconsin-La Crosse. Mike has two daughters – Faith and Elle (pronounced L) - and resides in Wayne. Mike Powicki Director of Athletics Mike Barry Mike Powicki is in his seventh year as Athletic Associate Director of Athletics Director at Wayne State College. Powicki began his duties at Wayne State College on July 23, 2012 and Facilities/Rec Center Director has been instrumental in improvements to athletic facilities during his fi rst fi ve years at the institution. Mike Barry is in his 19th year (2018-19) In his six years at WSC, over $6 million has been as Associate Director of Athletics/Director of Sport invested in facility improvements, staffi ng and opera- & Rec Center at Wayne State College. His duties tions enhancements. include scheduling athletic contests and practices, The most recent athletic facility upgrade is the Bob Cunningham home game management and serving as the athletic Field Press Box Replacement project covering $3 million. The project will and recreational facilities’ coordinator. increase the amount of work space for media and staff working home events Barry, who is in his 29th year overall at WSC, was the Wildcat women’s at Cunningham Field. The new facility will also provide universal space on basketball head coach for seven seasons from 1989-96. He compiled a the lower level that will give WSC athletics an opportunity to host special 96-91 record, which is third all-time on the school’s career victory list. His events and create extra revenue with corporate sponsorships. best team was the 1993-94 squad which posted a 22-5 record. More improvements are planned for WSC athletic facilities in the fall Prior to arriving at Wayne State, Barry served two years as an as- of 2018 with new scoreboards and the installation of a video board in Rice sistant women’s basketball coach at Pratt Community College in Kansas. Auditorium to enhance the game day experience for Wildcat fans. He also coached at Chadron State, Eastern New Mexico University along The fi rst major athletic project that was completed under the with Fullerton and Stuart High Schools in Nebraska. guidance of Powicki was the Bob Cunningham Field/Memorial Stadium Barry, a native of Grant, was a four-sport athlete at Chadron State. Renovation project. The project began in May, 2013 and was highlighted by He was a three-time NAIA national qualifi er in the triple jump, and also let- installation of artifi cial turf, ornamental fencing, press box graphics and tered in basketball, football, and cross country. Barry earned his bachelor’s new goal posts. The $1.6 million project also included the widening, degree in physical education from Chadron State in 1983 and earned is lengthening and re-sodding of the Wildcat Soccer Pitch, along with installing new master’s degree in secondary education from Chadron State in 1988. irrigation, facility fencing, scoreboard and making the facility ADA accessible. Mike and his wife, Jeannette, have two children: Jordan and Jalen, The Dr. LeRoy Simpson Track at Memorial Stadium was re-surfaced and and they reside in Wayne. painted in the summer of 2014 as the fi nal phase of the project.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 3 WAYNE STATE FACILITIES

Memorial Stadium / Bob Cunningham Field Memorial Stadium has been “Home of the Wild- cats” since 1931 when the college purchased 11 acres of land for athletic fi elds. The grandstand was constructed in 1933. The stadium was offi cially designated Memorial Stadium following World War II in honor of the Wayne State students who served in the war. Bob Cunningham Field was named in 1993 for the WSC three-sport Hall of Fame standout (1936-39). The press box was built at the time of the grand- stand construction, with a second level being added in 1969. The main stadium has seating for 2,500 fans while the bleachers on the east side of the fi eld can seat an additional 750 fans. During the summer of 2013, Cunningham Field underwent a renovation with synthetic fi eld turf replacing the grass surface.

Recreation Center

The Wayne State College Recreation Center opened in 1987 and is the college’s main facility for student recreation and selected athletic activities. The main area in the Recreation Center provides a six-lane running track that was resurfaced last year with one of the best surfaces used today. Three full-size courts for basketball, vol- leyball, tennis, and badminton are also housed in the rec center. Racquetball, weight training, aerobics, gymnastics, wrestling, and sauna facilities are all available to WSC students, faculty and staff as well as residents of the Wayne community. The Recreation Center also houses locker rooms for Wildcat athletic teams, and offi ces for the WSC athletic department.

Pete Chapman Baseball/Softball Complex

The baseball and softball complex at WSC opened in the spring of 1996. Located north of Memorial Stadium, the complex provides a picturesque setting for baseball and softball games. The baseball fi eld received a face lift in the summer of 2004 with the additions of locker rooms, rest rooms, a concession stand and a press box. A new wood fence was installed on the baseball fi eld prior to the start of the 2005 season. In the spring of 2006, the facility was named the Pete Chap- man Baseball/Softball Complex in honor of the late athletic director/football coach and his contributions to the Wildcat athletic department. In the fall of 2006, a locker room/press box was built at the softball fi eld. A new scoreboard was installed at the baseball fi eld for the 2008 season and at the softball fi eld prior to the 2010 season.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 4 WAYNE STATE FACILITIES

Rice Auditorium

Rice Auditorium serves as the home for the Wildcat volleyball squad as well as men’s and women’s basketball teams. Recent upgrades to the arena include: new lights in 2011, new/renovated locker rooms and offi ces for all three teams in 2008, new balcony seats and a new stage curtain in 2007 and a new playing surface in 2005. The gymnasium area seats approximately 2,500 for basketball games and volleyball matches. Named for John D. Rice, Wayne State College president from 1951-56, Rice Auditorium was the site of the 1999 NCAA Division II North Central Regional Men’s Basketball Championships, the 2006 NSIC Red Baron Women’s Basketball Classic and the 2012 NCAA Division II Central Regional Women’s Basketball Championships.

New balcony seats were installed during the summer of 2007, Strength Training Complex replacing the old wooden seats that had been in place since the 1960’s. A new black stage curtain was installed at Rice Auditorium Recognizing the importance of fi rst-class facilities for their student the following year, replacing an aging gold curtain. athletes, the Wayne State College athletic department completed a state-of-the-art renovation to its athletic facilities in the fall of 2009, including a new weight room constructed at Memorial Stadium. All Wayne State student athletes have utilized the benefi ts of new weight room equipment that features 18 platforms and racks, dumbbells and selectorized machines. The facility allows 72 student athletes to work out at the same time. The project has enhanced Wayne State’s ability to attract high quality student athletes and provide current team members the resources necessary to compete at the NCAA Division II level.

Wayne State College Soccer Complex Located east of Memorial Stadium/Cunningham Field, the WSC Soccer Field made its debut in the fall of 1997 just in time for the inaugural Wildcat soccer season. During the spring and summer of 2013, the Wayne State Col- lege Soccer Complex underwent major renovations that were part of the $1.5 million athletic improvement project. Improvements to the soccer fi eld included a new scoreboard, fencing and widened playing surface.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 5 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES

Muffi n Morris Dr. Joseph Carreau Head Athletic Trainer Board Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Carreau joined CNOS in 2016 after completing fellowship in Orthopaedic

Dr. Muffi n Morris is in her 11th year Sports Medicine at the University of Iowa. (2018-19) at Wayne State College as He is originally from Colorado where he the Head Athletic Trainer. She over- attended Colorado State University for his sees athletic training for all 13 sports at undergraduate education. Thereafter, he Wayne State College and is the head pursued medical school at Creighton University athletic trainer for football and men’s in Omaha, Nebraska and in 2005 traveled to San Diego to complete his orthopaedic surgery basketball. residency at the University of California, San She also serves as an advisor to the Diego. There he received extensive training WSC Student Athlete Advisory Commit- in adult and pediatric trauma and joint replacement surgery. He developed tee and worked three years (2013-16) a special interest in advanced arthroscopy and the treatment of athletic as senior women’s administrator. injuries, thus chose to pursue fellowship training in Sports Medicine through Prior to arriving at Wayne State, Morris worked four years at the University of Iowa. At the University of Iowa, Dr. Carreau was trained by national leaders the University of South Dakota. She served as a graduate assistant in the practice of advanced arthroscopic techniques, cartilage transplantation, athletic trainer and worked with football, swimming/diving, track shoulder instability, patellofemoral problems, ligamentous injury of the knee and fi eld/cross country and volleyball programs with the Coyotes. and shoulder replacement surgery. He also received extensive training in Morris, a native of Chariton, Iowa, earned her bachelor’s the treatment of all athletes at the University of Iowa and was assistant team degree from Buena Vista University in athletic training in 2004. physician to the Hawkeye Football Team during their historic 2015 season. Carreau currently serves as Orthopaedic team physician to the Wayne She received her master’s degree from the University of South State Wildcats and assists with multiple local high schools. Dr. Carreau Dakota in 2006 in health, physical education and recreation and has published papers on various orthopaedic topics and is a member of obtained her doctorate degree in adult/higher education from the the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Orthopaedic University of South Dakota on July 31, 2008. Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Morris resides in Wayne. Dr. Carreau and his wife have four children. He is an avid fi sherman and enjoys the outdoors. Dr. Michael Nguyen Other WSC athletic training staff members Jade Johnson - Assistant Athletic Trainer Team Orthopedist Dylan Moore - Assistant Athletic Trainer Dr. Michael Nguyen joined CNOS as a Tyler Schwartz - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician after completing his fellowship training in Spencer Bassett - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, N.J. He initially trained in family medicine in Waterloo, Iowa through the Athletic Training Room University of Iowa. He earned his medical degree as well as his MS in Hyperbaric Medicine from Saba University School of The Athletic Training Room is the site of taping, treatment Medicine in Saba, Netherland-Antilles. Dr. and injury evaluations. It has a variety of up to date, quality Nguyen also earned a MS in Health Sciences equipment. A partial inventory of modalities available for athletes Research from Texas State University at San Marcos. include: three whirlpools, RichMar Theratouch 7.7 electrical Utilizing his specialized training, Dr. Nguyen will focus on treating stimulation machine, RichMar HV-II combination ultrasound/electrical patients with orthopaedic injuries and conditions. His expertise includes stimulation machine, RichMar portable ultrasound machine, treating sports medicine issues, concussions, osteoporosis and other Game-ready intermittent compression machine, Therabath Parafi n musculoskeletal injuries using a comprehensive approach. Prior to joining CNOS Dr. Nguyen practiced at Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown, N.J. machine, and Hydrocollator heat pack units. The athletic training During his fellowship in N.J., Dr. Nguyen cared for athletes of all ages, both room also has six computers. amateur and elite. He helped cover the N.Y. Jets football team, mixed martial arts events, as well as major triathlons and marathons in the tri-state area. He worked as an ER physician at Grundy Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, Iowa and Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa as well as several other vtowns across the state. Wildcat Sports Medicine Center

The Wildcat Sports Medicine Center, which opened December 1, 2005, is a 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. The center is located next to the Wayne State College Recreation Center and serves as the hub for therapy and athletic training services. Dedicated to quality care, the Wildcat Sports Medicine Center provides the fi nest in sports rehabilitation, physical therapy and athletic training services to Wayne State College student-athletes, campus community. The Wildcat Sports Medicine Center represents excellence - a total commitment by Wayne State College to the health of its’ students and student athletes. 2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 6 WILDCAT HEAD COACH SCOTT KNEIFL

Scott Kneifl is in his 14th season as Head Volleyball Coach at Wayne State College entering the 2018 campaign. He has led the Wildcat program to unprecedented success resulting in 11 NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, 12 straight 20-win seasons, one NCAA Central Region Title, one national semifi nal appearance and one NSIC Tournament title (2007). During his 13 years at Wayne State College, Kneifl has accumulated career records of 322-115 overall (.737) and 183-67 (.732) in the Northern Sun Conference. He achieved his 300th career win on November 5th, 2016 at University of Mary and is the 18th winniningest active coach in NCAA Division II with a .737 winning percentage. In 2017, Wayne State posted records of 19-12 overall and 12-8 (tie for seventh) in the NSIC. The Wildcats were ranked in every regular season AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll and battled eventual national champion Concordia-St. Paul before falling in fi ve sets in the NSIC Tournament opener. Under Kneifl in 2016, the Wildcats fi nished 24-8 overall and 6th in the NSIC with a 14-6 league mark. WSC qualifi ed for the NCAA Division II National Tournament for the 11th time in the last 12 years after posting a dramatic come-from-behind victory over #2 Minnesota Duluth. The Wildcats rallied from a two-set defi cit and a 12-7 fi fth-set defi cit to win 15-13. WSC ended the 2016 season ranked 12th in the fi nal AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll, marking the ninth straight year that the Wildcats fi nished with a Top 25 national ranking. The Wildcat program has been nationally ranked for 102 consecutive polls dating back to September, 2009. The Wildcat program continues to attract large crowds for home matches, ranking in the top 10 in Division II for an eighth straight year averaging 633 fans per home match to rank ninth nationally. WSC also excelled in the classroom with a stellar 3.83 GPA to earn a 15th straight AVCA Team Academic Award. The Wildcats made school history in the 2015 season by winning the NCAA Central Region title for the fi rst time and advancing to the Elite Eight. WSC fi nished with records of 28-8 overall and third place in the NSIC with a 16-4 league mark. It was the 10th time in the past 11 seasons that Wayne State College advanced to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. At the NCAA Central Regional, Kneifl coached the Wildcats to wins over three of the top 10 teams in the country (#8 Central Missouri, #4 Southwest Minnesota State and #1 Concordia-St. Paul) to capture the schools’ fi rst-ever NCAA regional championship. WSC then defeated Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 3-1 in the national quarterfi nals in Tampa, Florida before falling to Palm Beach Atlantic 3-0 in the national semi-fi nals to close out the memorable 2015 campaign. The Wildcats ended the year ranked third in the AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll – the highest-ever national ranking to end the season. It was the eighth straight year that WSC ended year ranked in the Top 25 and the Wildcat volleyball program also has a streak of 88 consecutive national rankings dating back to September 28, 2009. Wayne State also continued their stellar success in the classroom during the 2015 season, earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for a 10th straight year with an astounding 3.78 grade point average. Another area where the Wildcats continued to shine in the 2015 season was home attendance as Wayne State ranked ninth in NCAA Division II with an average attendance of 657 fans per home match, marking the seventh straight year Wayne State ranked in the top 10 nationally. Kneifl coached the Wildcats to a 27-7 record in the 2014 season, fi nishing third in the NSIC with a 16-4 league mark. WSC advanced to the NSIC Tournament title match and reached the NCAA Division II National Tournament defeat- ing Central Missouri in the fi rst round before falling to top-seed Minnesota Duluth to end the season. The Wildcats fi nished the 2014 season ranked sixth in the fi nal AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll. Under Kneifl in 2013, the Wildcats posted a 22-10 overall record and a 12-8 mark in the NSIC. Wayne State fi n- ished the year ranked 21st in the fi nal AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll. It marked the fi fth straight year in seven of the last nine that the Wildcat program has ended the season ranked in the top 25. Kneifl coached the Wildcats to a 22-10 overall record in the 2012 season, placing fourth in the NSIC with a 14-6 league mark. WSC ended the season in the NCAA Tournament for an eighth straight year and was ranked 18th in the fi nal AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. It was the fi fth straight season and sixth of the last seven that the Wildcats ended the year ranked in the top 25. Wayne State’s signature win in the 2012 season came against #1 Nebraska-Kearney where the Wildcats defeated the Lopers 3-1 before a crowd of 1,411, the second-largest crowd to ever watch a WSC volleyball match. In 2011 Kneifl led Wayne State to a 23-8 record, 16-4 in the Northern Sun Conference (4th place). WSC was ranked in the AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll the entire season, ranked as high as ninth and never below 13th before fi nishing the season ranked 10th in the nation. Kneifl coached the Wildcats to a 26-4 record in 2010, going 17-3 in the NSIC to fi nish in third place. The Wildcats set a new school record with 16 straight wins to open the season and earned the school’s fi rst ever #1 national ranking twice during the season. WSC beat #1 Minnesota Duluth 3-1 in Wayne on October 1, 2010 and three days later was voted the top team in the country, marking the fi rst time a Wayne State team received a #1 national ranking.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 7 WILDCAT HEAD COACH SCOTT KNEIFL

WSC fi nished the 2010 season with its then-highest ever national ranking to end the year, ninth in the AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll. The Wildcats also had another banner year with home atten- dance drawing an all-time high 8,329 fans to Rice Auditorium for an average of 757 fans per home match ranking fi fth in NCAA Division II. In 2009, the Wildcats were 29-8 overall going 16-4 in the NSIC for a second place fi nish that re- sulted in Coach Kneifl being named the 2009 NSIC Coach of the Year. The Wildcats won 15 consecutive matches from August 29th through September 25th. WSC advanced to the NCAA Tournament and defeated Minnesota State in the fi rst round of the Central Regional before falling to eventual national champion Concordia-St. Paul in the regional semi-fi nals. WSC fi nished the 2009 season ranked 18th in the AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll. Wildcat junior middle hitter Jennifer Hefner became Wayne State’s fi rst ever Academic All-American while also earning Second Team AVCA All-American honors on the court. In 2008, the Wildcats posted a 23-10 overall record to qualify for the NCAA Division II Central Regional Tournament. WSC fi nished the 2008 season with a 12-8 mark in the Northern Sun Conference, fi nishing sixth in league play. The Wildcats ended the season ranked 25th in the fi nal Bison/AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll. Kneifl coached Wayne State to a 24-12 record in 2007 and a third place fi nish in the Northern Sun Conference with a 13-5 league mark. The Wildcats peaked at the end of the season and captured the school’s fi rst-ever Northern Sun Conference Volleyball Tournament title as the Wildcats defeated MSU Moorhead 3-1 in the title match. WSC then advanced to the NCAA Division II North Central Regional Tournament where the Wildcats suffered a hard fought 3-1 loss to eventual national champion Concordia- St. Paul in the fi rst round. The Wildcats recorded a stellar 30-8 mark in 2006, advancing to the NCAA Division II North Central Regional Tournament and reaching the semi-fi nals for the fi rst time in school history. Kneifl also coached the schools’ fi rst-ever All-American as junior middle hitter Emily Schroeder received Second Team All- American honors from AVCA and Daktronics. WSC also made a mark on the national scene, fi nishing the season ranked 20th in NCAA Division II while ranking eighth in home attendance, averaging over 520 fans per home match. In his fi rst season as head coach in 2005, Kneifl directed the Wildcats to a 25-10 overall record and the teams’ fi rst-ever berth in the NCAA Division II North Central Regional Volleyball Tournament. WSC fi nished tied for second in the Northern Sun Conference with a 10-4 league mark and for his efforts, Kneifl was awarded the NSIC Co-Coach of the Year Award. Kneifl has coached at both the high school and college level and brings 12 years of experience to the Wildcat program. He served as assistant coach with the Wildcat volleyball program for two seasons before moving up to the head coaching position in 2005. The Wildcats made a 10-game improvement from 2003 to 2004 under the assistance of Kneifl , going from 10-24 in 2003 to 20-14 in 2004. He got his start as the head girls volleyball coach at Allen High School in 1995. Kneifl ’s 1996 team fi nished district runner-up. After three years at Allen High School, Kneifl chose to make the jump to the collegiate level and became the assistant women’s volleyball coach at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. While at Doane, the Tigers made it to the NAIA national tournament. In 1998, Coach Kneifl was named head girls volleyball coach at Millard South High School. In just his second year at the helm, Kneifl took MSHS to the district fi nals where they fi nished runner-up. A native of Newcastle, Nebraska, Kneifl has also worked with many club volleyball programs includ- ing: Logan Valley, Tri-State, and Nebraska Juniors. In 1997, his Tri-State team won the regional tournament and earned a berth to the national club volleyball tournament. Scott earned his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State in 1995 and achieved his master’s degree in 2004 in sport management, also from Wayne State College. He and his wife Jennifer have three sons, Jacob, (15) Brooks, (13), and Jaxson (10) and they reside in Wayne. Overall NSIC 2017...... 19-12 ...... 12-8 2016...... 24-8 ...... 14-6 2015...... 28-8 ...... 16-4 2014...... 27-7 ...... 16-4 2013...... 22-10 ...... 12-8 2012...... 22-10 ...... 14-6 2011...... 23-8 ...... 16-4 2010...... 26-4 ...... 17-3 2009...... 29-8 ...... 16-4 2008...... 23-10...... 12-8 2007...... 24-12...... 13-5 2006...... 30-8...... 15-3 2005...... 25-10...... 10-4 Overall record at WSC 324-115 (.738) NSIC record at WSC 183-67 (.732)

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 8 WILDCAT COACHING STAFF

Kim DePew Assistant Coach Kim DePew enters her 11th season as the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Wayne State College. She coaches the setters and serves as camp coordinator while also handling recruiting and scouting duties for the Wildcat volleyball program. While at Wayne State, DePew has helped the Wildcats to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, one NCAA Central Region Title and one trip to the NCAA Final Four (2015), while winning at least 20 games nine of 10 seasons as a Wildcat assistant coach. Prior to arriving at Wayne State, the former Kim Edwards, a graduate of Sioux City (Iowa) Heelan High School, served two seasons (2006-07) as a graduate assistant coach at Emporia State University in Kansas. The Hornets were 27-9 in 2007 and advanced to the NCAA South Regional semifi nals. Before starting her coaching career, DePew was a standout setter at Emporia State. She earned First Team All-MIAA honors during her senior season with a league-high 1,489 set assists in the 2005 season. DePew fi nished her playing career (2002-05) as the all-time leader in set assists for the Hornets with 5,754 and is the career leader in assists per game at 13.29. DePew also excelled in the classroom, named to the Emporia State Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll in 2005-06. In 2009, DePew was inducted into the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union Volleyball Hall of Fame. Kim and her husband Eric reside in Wayne with their son Brett (3 in September).

John Petersen Katie Morris Volunteer Volunteer Assistant Coach Assistant Coach

John Petersen moves into his fi fth season as a Volleyball Coaching Assistant with Wayne State College. He coached high school volleyball and girls basketball for 40 years, 37 Katie Morris is in her second year as a Volleyball Coach- at Columbus Scotus High School, before retiring from high ing Assistant for Wayne State College. school coaching in February, 2014. A former Wildcat volleyball standout, Katie Hughes Morris While at WSC, Petersen has been a part of three NCAA is one of just seven players to record 1,000 kills and 1,000 Tournament teams, three 20-win seasons, an NCAA Central digs during her playing career from 2012-15. She currently Region Title and Final Four appearance in 2015. ranks third in career digs (1,924) and is 15th in career kills Petersen compiled an 863-136 record and guided the with 1,177. Shamrocks to a state-record 15 state volleyball champion- Morris was a First Team All-NSIC selection as a senior ships and 22 fi nals appearances, ranking second all-time in in 2015, recording 20 double-doubles while averaging 3.57 high school volleyball wins. His teams made a state-record kills and 4.74 digs per set. She helped the Wildcats to a 28-8 14 consecutive fi nals appearances from 1993-2006 and won a record and the schools’ fi rst-ever NCAA Central Region title state-record 115 straight matches while coaching at Columbus that ended in the NCAA Division II national semi-fi nals. Morris Scotus High School. Under Petersen, Columbus Scotus won was Second Team All-NSIC during her junior season in 2014 state titles in four different decades. and was a four year starter for the Wildcats. While at Columbus Scotus, Petersen also served as head A graduate of Seward High School, Hughes Morris ob- coach of girls basketball for 23 seasons and another 17 as an tained a bachelor degree from Wayne State in 2017 with a assistant, helping the Shamrocks win three state titles with double major in education and special education. one runner-up fi nish. Katie and her husband, former Wildcat baseball player Petersen began his high school coaching career at Spencer Morris, reside in Wayne. Newcastle High School for three years before moving on to Columbus Scotus High School. 2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 9 WSC ranks 11th in home attendance for 2017

Wayne State College was 11th in NCAA Di- vision II last season in home attendance, averag- 2017 NCAA Div. II Home Attendance Leaders Team Dates Att. Avg. ing 606 fans per home match in 11 contests played 1. Alaska Anchorage 14 15,053 1,075 at Rice Auditorium. The Wildcats attracted a sea- 2. Nebraska-Kearney 20 17,677 884 son-high crowd of 1,056 fans in the annual “Pack 3. Southwest Minn. State 13 11,354 873 the House/Black Out Night” match vs. Augustana 4. Angelo State 14 10,532 752 University on September 9, 2017. 5. Minnesota Duluth 11 8,254 750 6. Western Washington 10 6,940 694 WSC ranked ninth in home attendance in 7. Colorado Mesa 9 6,189 688 2016, seventh in 2015, ninth in 2014, second in 8. Concordia-St. Paul 13 6,304 639 2013, fourth in 2012, eighth in 2011 and fourth in 9. Northwest Nazarene 14 8,659 619 2010. 10. Northwestern Okla. State 11 6,691 608 Wildcat volleyball averaged an all-time high 11. Wayne State (Neb.) 11 6,666 606 12. California Baptist 12 6,978 582 757 fans per home match in the 2013 season to rank 13. Cal State San Bernardino 9 5,058 562 second in NCAA Division II that season. 14. Tarleton State 17 9,555 562 Four teams from the NSIC ranked in the 15. Cedarville 11 5,868 533 top 11 in 2017 in NCAA Division II home volleyball Source: NCAA statistics report attendance. Pack the House Night Draws Big Crowds at Rice Auditorium

The 12th annual Pack the House/White Out Night was held on September 9, 2017 as the Wildcats hosted #12 Au- gustana. The match attracted a season-high crowd of 1,056 fans as WSC posted a thrilling 3-2 win over the Vikings. Nine of the 12 Pack the House Nights have drawn more than 1,000 fans to a WSC volleyball game. The all-time record for attendance took place on Sep- tember 21, 2010 as the Wildcats hosted Nebraska-Kearney in front of 1,536 fans. Two other WSC/UNK games round out the top three attendance marks as the match on 10/10/12 enter- tained 1,411 fans and the contest on 10/18/08 showcased the Wildcats against the Lopers in front of 1,382 fans.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 10 VOLLEYBALL COACHING HISTORY

WAYNE STATE’S YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD

Year Record Coach Year Record Coach 2017 19-12 Scott Kneifl 1993 9-28 Sharon Vanis 2016 24-8 Scott Kneifl 1992 21-23 Nancy Clark 2015 28-8 Scott Kneifl 1991 31-10 Nancy Clark 2014 27-7 Scott Kneifl 1990 19-18 Nancy Clark 2013 22-10 Scott Kneifl 1989 13-25 Doug Feagan 2012 22-10 Scott Kneifl 1988 32-25 Doug Feagan 2011 23-8 Scott Kneifl 1987 22-15 Marilyn Strate 2010 26-4 Scott Kneifl 1986 29-22 Marilyn Strate 2009 29-8 Scott Kneifl 1985 22-27 Marilyn Strate 2008 23-10 Scott Kneifl 1984 29-20-1 Marilyn Strate 2007 24-12 Scott Kneifl 1983 21-19 Marilyn Strate 2006 30-8 Scott Kneifl 1982 14-23-3 Ernie Kovar 2005 25-10 Scott Kneifl 1981 10-28-4 Berniece Fulton 2004 20-14 Sharon Vanis 1980 14-19-4 Berniece Fulton 2003 10-24 Sharon Vanis 1979 17-23-6 Berniece Fulton 2002 23-14 Sharon Vanis 1978 21-11 Berniece Fulton 2001 24-9 Sharon Vanis 1977 17-22 Berniece Fulton 2000 16-17 Sharon Vanis 1976 24-7-2 Berniece Fulton 1999 17-14 Sharon Vanis 1975 17-7 Berniece Fulton 1998 18-20 Sharon Vanis 1974 11-11 Berniece Fulton 1997 23-14 Sharon Vanis 1973 8-10 Berniece Fulton 1996 21-18 Sharon Vanis 1972 18-5 Berniece Fulton 1995 18-17 Sharon Vanis 1971 8-10 Berniece Fulton 1994 15-24 Sharon Vanis

WILDCAT COACHING RECORDS

Coach Years Record Scott Kneifl 13 (2005-Pres.) 324-115 (.738) Sharon Vanis 12 (1993-2004) 214-213 (.501) Nancy Clark 3 (1990-92) 71-51 (.582) Doug Feagan 2 (1988-89) 45-50 (.474) Marilyn Strate 5 (1983-87) 123-103-1 (.544) Ernie Kovar 1 (1982) 14-23-3 (.387) Berniece Fulton 11 (1971-81) 165-153-16 (.518) Totals 47 954-708-20 (.573)

Sharon Vanis served 12 seasons as head coach at WSC, recording a 214-213 record with seven winning seasons from 1993-2004.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 11 2018 WILDCAT ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School) 1 Haley Kauth LIB/DS 5-5 Jr. Roseville, Minn. (Roseville Area HS) 2 Lauren Jacobsen RS/DS 5-10 Fr. Wisner, Neb. (Wisner-Pilger HS) 3 Alyssa Ballenger OH 5-10 So. Ankeny, Iowa (Ankeny HS) 4 Tarrin Beller MH/OH 6-0 Jr. Humphrey, Neb. (Humphrey HS) 5 Allison Timmermans RS 6-1 So. Orange City, Iowa (Unity Christian HS) 6 Megan Gebhardt S 5-8 Sr. Norfolk, Neb. (Lutheran High Northeast HS) 7 Jaci Brahmer MH/RS 6-1 So. Pierce, Neb. (Pierce HS) 8 Hope Carter S 5-9 So. Mililani, Hawaii (Mililani HS) 9 Morgan Alexander DS 5-7 Jr. Ord, Neb. (Ord HS) 10 Jacee Weber DS 5-8 So. Dorchester, Neb. (Dorchester HS) 11 Maria Wortmann MH 5-9 Sr. Crofton, Neb. (Crofton HS) 12 Maddie Knobbe MH 6-1 So. West Point, Neb. (GACC HS) 14 Rachel Walker S 5-9 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest HS) 15 Katie Stephens OH 5-9 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Papillion-LaVista HS) 16 Maddie Duffy DS/L 5-9 So. Fridley, Minn. (De La Salle HS) 17 Gabby Sullivan OH 5-10 Jr. Allen, Neb. (Iowa Cenral CC)

Position Key: S- setter; OH - outside hitter; RS- right side hitter; MH - middle hitter; DS - def. specialist, L - Libero

Head Coach: Scott Kneifl , 14th season (Wayne State,1995) Assistant Coach: Kim DePew (11th season at WSC) Volunteer Assistant Coach: John Petersen (5th season) Graduate Assistant Coach: Katie Morris (2nd Season)

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 12 2018 SEASON OUTLOOK

Wayne State College returns fi ve starters, plus a two-year The sophomore class of seven is led by middle hitter Jaci starter at libero, from last year’s team that was 19-12 overall and Brahmer from Pierce, who had a standout freshman campaign last tied for seventh in the nation’s top Division II volleyball conference season earning Second Team All-NSIC honors averaging 2.47 kills – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference – with a 12-8 league and 1.02 blocks per set (Tie-3rd in NSIC) while leading the ‘Cats record. The Wildcats just missed making the NCAA Division II in attack percentage at .329. National Tournament for the 12th time under 14th year head coach With Brahmer and Beller both returning in the middle, Coach Scott Kneifl . Kneifl feels that will be a strength to the team this season. “We The team lost only two players from last season – First Team are big and physical and will terminate at a higher percentage than All-NSIC outside hitter Erin Gross, who led the team with 3.08 kills we have in the past.” per set, and defensive/serving specialist Bree Ackermann (1.27 The other returning sophomore starter is outside hitter Alyssa digs per set and second on the team in service aces with 30). Ballenger (Ankeny, Iowa), who started 30 matches last season as Kneifl says his 16-player roster is excited to start the season. a true freshman and produced 1.63 kills and 2.24 digs per set. “Our team spent the summer in Wayne working hard with Head Several other sophomores played key roles on last year’s Strength Coach Grant Darnell and have reported to camp in great team off the bench as freshmen. Defensive specialist Maddie Duffy shape. The players have physically and mentally brought it to recorded a team-high 36 service aces last season while account- camp and we hope we can continue to get better throughout the ing for 0.82 digs per set. entire season so we are playing our best volleyball at the end of Hope Carter, a reserve the season.” setter, saw action in the The Wildcats fea- back row in 27 matches ture just two seniors – and averaged 2.08 digs Megan Gebhardt and per set. Maria Wortmann – and Expected to see more Kneifl says they have been action this season is 6-1 through plenty of NSIC rightside hitter Allison battles. “Megan and Maria Timmermans from Orange have given our team great City, Iowa, taking the place leadership so far this sea- of graduated Erin Gross. son and will be counted on Other sophomores on for experience and more the roster include middle leadership as the season hitter Maddie Knobbe moves forward.” (West Point) outside hitter/ Gebhardt, a gradu- defensive specialist Jacee ate of Lutheran High Weber (Dorchester). Northeast in Norfolk, re- Two freshmen round turns as the team’s starting out this year’s roster in set- setter for a third season ter Rachel Walker (Lincoln and ranked seventh in the Southwest HS) and defensive specialist Lauren Jacobsen (Wisner- NSIC last season averag- Pilger HS). ing 9.60 assists per set Wayne State College was picked to fi nish fi fth in the Preseason with six double-doubles. NSIC Volleyball Coaches Poll released on August 7th. She also excelled in the classroom, collected CoSIDA Second “To have a better season than last year, we need to control Team Academic All-American honors with a 4.00 grade point the ball in serve receive better,” remarked Kneifl . “Our left sides average majoring in fi nance. have continued to get better with a year of playing experience and Wortmann, a 5-9 middle hitter, was off to a sensational start we will look for more out of them offensively this season.” last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury in the Wayne State faces another rugged schedule this season, seventh match of the season. The Crofton native was averaging opening at the Embry-Riddle Tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida 2.32 kills and 1.36 blocks per set before the injury. August 24-25 followed by the Southeastern Oklahoma State Tour- Five juniors are on this year’s team with three returning start- nament that includes a match against #16 Central Oklahoma. ers. Libero Haley Kauth is back for her third season as starter and “Our schedule will be even tougher than past seasons as we averaged 4.03 digs per set last season. Humphrey High graduate play over 10 games against Top 25 opponents, which will show were Tarrin Beller accounted for 1.48 kills and was second on the team we truly fi t in,” added Kneifl . “Although it’s extremely frustrating to in blocks at 0.92 per set. Papillion-LaVista outside hitter Katie have such a diffi cult schedule, it is also what makes playing in the Stephens produced 2.35 kills and 2.97 digs per set last season, Northern Sun Conference special.” leading the team with nine double-doubles. Wayne State’s fi rst home match is Saturday, September 8th Two other juniors will compete for playing time this season. against Southwest Minnesota State, ranked #2 in the AVCA Divi- Ord native Morgan Alexander saw action in 12 matches last season sion II Preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll. as a serving/defensive specialist and averaged 1.12 digs per set. “Our number one goal is to get into the NCAA Tournament,” Allen graduate Gabby Sullivan transferred to Wayne State after said Kneifl . “It will not be an easy goal but one that we feel is ob- earning First Team All-American honors at outside hitter playing tainable if we continue to grow as a team, accept roles and practice for Iowa Central Community College. Sullivan had the second- at a high level. History has shown that once in the tournament, most kills of any player in the nation last season (682) and will anything can happen. Our coaching staff is excited to see what compete for time at outside hitter for the Wildcats this season. this team is capable of achieving this fall.”

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 13 NSIC PLAYER TO WATCH

MEGAN GEBHARDT 6 5-8, Senior Setter Norfolk, Nebraska (Lutheran High Northeast HS)

2017: Recorded six double-doubles during the season starting all 31 matches at setter...ranked seventh in the NSIC in assists per set (9.60) while also averaging 2.01 digs per set...had season best 2017 CoSIDA Academic 56 assists with 12 digs vs. Upper Iowa (10/27/17)...credited with 46 assists and season high 17 digs at #1 Concordia St. Paul in All-American NSIC Tournament opener (11/15/17)...recorded 43 assists with 16 digs and fi ve blocks at CSU-Pueblo (9/8/17)...was voted CoSIDA Academic All-District VII First Team and Academic All-American Second Team Second Team with 4.00 GPA...was named Bob Cunningham Female Scholar Athlete of the Year at Wayne State for a second straight season. 2016: Started all 32 matches at setter, ranking 9th in the NSIC with an average 10.13 assists per set...all averaged 1.97 digs and 0.43 blocks per set...had eight double-doubles on the year, highlighted by season high 60 assists and 12 digs vs. MSU Moorhead (11/11/16)...recorded season high 13 digs and 47 as- sists vs. Northern State (11/12/16)...had 50 assists and 10 digs to go with four blocks in NSIC Tournament win at #2 Minnesota Duluth (11/16/16)...selected to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team and was voted Bob Cunningham Female Scholar Athlete of the Year at Wayne State. 2015: Appeared in fi ve matches and six sets...averaged 0.67 kills, 0.33 digs and 0.17 blocks per set...credited with two kills and season-high two digs vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (9/5/15)..also had two kills and season-high fi ve attacks vs. Pittsburg State (9/12/15). 2014: Sat out season as a redshirt. High School: Graduate of Lutheran High Northeast High School... as a senior, recorded 211 kills, 54 service aces, 41 blocks and 505 set assists helping the Eagles to a 23-9 record and a berth in the Class C-2 State Tournament...earned Class C-2 All-State honors with 180 kills and 551 set assists as a junior... also excelled in track and fi eld where she is a three time Class C State medalist in the 200 meter dash and was also named Academic All-State in track during her sophomore and junior years... named MVP for the Dark All-Stars at the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Classic in Norfolk on June 14, 2014 after splitting time as a hitter and setter leading team to 3-1 win. Personal: Daughter of Leon and Kathy Gebhardt...born May 15, 1996...majoring in fi nance at Wayne State. CAREER STATISTICS - MEGAN GEBHARDT Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG BLK BPG 2015 6-5 4 0.67 0 0.00 2 0.33 1 0.17 2016 115-32 55 0.48 1165 10.13 227 1.97 50 0.43 2017 118-31 39 0.33 1133 9.60 237 2.01 61 0.52 Totals 239-68 98 0.41 2298 9.62 466 1.95 112 0.47

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 14 2018 WILDCAT SENIOR

MARIA WORTMANN 11 5-9, Senior Middle Blocker Crofton, Neb. (Crofton HS)

2017: Started fi rst seven matches of the season before suffering season ending injury...averaged 2.32 kills and 1.36 blocks per set with a .280 attack percentage...had 12 kills and six blocks at CSU- Pueblo (9/8/17)...was credited with 11 kills and seven blocks vs. CSU San Bernardino (9/2/17) and had 10 kills with season high eight blocks vs. Western New Mexico (9/2/17)...selected to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team.

2016: Played in eight matches during the season...credited with one kill vs. Western State (9/10/16)...played two sets vs. Minot State (9/30/16)...named to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team.

2015: Saw action in six matches with seven sets played as a reserve middle hitter, averaging 0.14 kills and 0.71 blocks per set...had season-high two blocks at Rockhurst (9/11/15)...also had blocks vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, Pittsburg State and Concordia-St. Paul...credited with one kill vs. William Jewell (10/13/15).

High School: Graduate of Crofton High School...four year starter in volleyball, basketball and track and fi eld for Warriors...as a se- nior, helped Crofton to the Class C-2 title match in volleyball with a 29-1 record, recording 386 kills to earn Class C-2 First Team All-State and Second Team All-Nebraska honors from the Omaha World Herald...in basketball, was starting forward on Crofton’s 29-0 team that captured the Class C-2 state title and in track and fi eld placed second in the discus (134’ 6”) and second in the shot put (42’ 9 3/4”) to help Warriors win Class C state title...played in two All-Star volleyball matches during the summer, named MVP of the Light Team at the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game on June 13 with six kills, four blocks and six digs...also played in the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Volleyball Game July 21...won four state high school championships in basketball and two in track and fi eld.

Personal: Daughter of David and Sandy Wortmann...born Febru- ary 2, 1997...major is early childhood education

CAREER STATISTICS - MARIA WORTMANN Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG BLK BLK/S 2015 7-6 1 0.17 0 0.00 0 0.00 5 0.71 2016 9-8 1 0.11 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2017 28-7 65 2.32 0 0.00 9 0.32 38 1.36 Total 44-21 67 1.52 0 0.00 9 0.20 43 0.98

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 15 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

MORGAN ALEXANDER 9 5-7, Junior Defensive Specialist Ord, Nebraska (Ord HS)

2017: Appeared in 12 matches as a reserve defensive specialist and setter...averaging 1.12 digs and 0.88 assists per set with one double-double...credited with 12 set assists and 13 digs vs. #17 Winona State (10/28/17)...recorded two digs with one set assist at #3 Concordia St. Paul (10/20/17)...named to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team.

2016: Played in nine matches and 16 sets as a backup setter, averaging 0.75 digs and 0.21 assists per set...had season-high six digs with one service ace and one set assist at Bemidji State (10/29/16)...had three digs vs. Concordia-St. Paul (10/8/16)... played two sets at Minnesota Crookston (10/28/16) and had one dig.

High School: Graduate of Ord High School...multi-sport standout in volleyball, basketball and track and fi eld for the Chanticleers...as a senior helped Ord to a 31-4 record and a Class C-1 runner up fi nish in volleyball averaging 11.6 assists per game...was a First Team All-State selection by the Omaha World Herald and Second Team All-State by the Lincoln Jour- nal Star...led Class C-1 in assists with 1,083...set the NSAA Class-C1 single match assist record (68) and helped Ord win 101 games over her four years with two state tournament appearances...was a three-time All Lou Platte Conference selection in volleyball...she was a four year starter and letter winner in basketball and earned All Lou Platte Conference First Team honors as a junior...during senior season qualifi ed in four events at Class C State Track Meet, running legs on second place 3,200 and sixth place 1,600 meter relay teams and was individual qualifi er in 1,600 meter run (10th) and pole vault... also helped Ord to a fi fth place fi nish in Class B at the state track meet as a state qualifi er in the 1,600 meter run along with running a leg on the fourth place 3,200 meter relay team as a junior...Alexander also excels in the classroom earning Academic All-State honors in all three sports.

Personal: Daughter of Jason and Wendy Alexander...born June 6, 1998...major is early childhood education.

CAREER STATISTICS - MORGAN ALEXANDER Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG SA SA/S 2016 16-9 0 0.00 2 0.12 12 0.75 1 0.06 2017 16-12 0 0.00 14 0.88 18 1.12 1 0.06 Totals 32-21 0 0.00 16 0.50 30 0.94 2 0.06

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 16 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

TARRIN BELLER 6-0, Junior 4 Middle Hitter Humphrey, Nebraska (Humphrey HS)

2017: Started 26 matches at middle hitter and averaged 1.48 kills and 0.92 blocks per set...ranked second on the team in blocks and had one double-double during the season... recorded 13 kills with 11 blocks vs. Sioux Falls (9/14/17) and had 11 kills with six blocks in 3-2 win vs. #12 Augustana (9/19/17)...named to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team.

2016: Appeared in 22 matches (66 sets) with 13 starts and averaged 1.53 kills and 1.48 digs per set...had one double- double on the year recording 13 kills with 13 digs at Winona State (10/14/16)...had 10 kills with six digs at the University of Mary (11/5/16) and had another 10 kills in the following match vs. MSU Moorhead (11/11/16)...had three service aces and three blocks vs. Northern State (11/12/16).

High School: Graduate of Humphrey High School...three sport standout in volleyball, basketball and track and fi eld... as a senior recorded 326 kills, 225 digs and 112 blocks to fi nish her career with 1,011 kills and 332 blocks...voted to the Class C-2 All-State First Team by the Lincoln Journal Star as a senior...was a Class C-2 Second Team All-State selection by the Lincoln Journal Star as a junior...also a Second Team All-State selection as a freshman helping Humphrey win the Class D-2 state title...during senior season at Class C State Track Meet was a state champion in triple jump (36’ 4”) and took second in the long jump (16’ 9 3/4”).

Personal: Daughter of Douglas and Tracie Beller...born June 6, 1997...majoring in exercise science.

CAREER STATISTICS - TARRIN BELLER Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG BLK BLK/S 2016 66-22 101 1.53 6 0.09 98 1.48 21 0.32 2017 99-28 147 1.48 2 0.02 35 0.35 91 0.92 Totals 165-50 248 1.50 8 0.05 133 0.81 112 0.68

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 17 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

HALEY KAUTH 5-5, Junior 1 Libero Roseville, Minnesota (Roseville Area HS)

2017: Averaged 4.03 digs per set while starting all 31 matches at libero...had 10 or more digs in all but four matches this season...had season high 32 digs in 3-2 win at CSU-Pueblo (9/8/17)...credited with 24 digs in three matches - vs. CSU San Bernardino (9/2/17), vs. #12 Augustana (9/19/17) and vs. #17 Winona State (10/28/17)...had reception percent- age of .943...was one of nine Wildcats to receive NSIC Fall All-Academic Honors.

2016: Started all 32 matches at libero averaging 4.17 digs per set...tied for second on the team with 31 service aces... had season high 29 digs and six set assists vs. Minnesota State (10/7/16)...credited with fi ve service aces and 19 digs vs. MSU Moorhead (11/11/16)...notched 24 digs vs. #1 Minnesota Duluth (10/21/16)...voted Female Freshman Athlete of the Year at Wayne State.

High School: Graduate of Roseville Area High School...six year starter in volleyball and holds the all-time record in the state of Minnesota for career digs with over 2,700 and was a starting libero since the seventh grade...was a Class 3A All-State selection and fi nalist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press Player of the Year as a senior...three-time All Suburban East Conference selection and played in the Minnesota Class 3A state tournament for four straight years.

Personal: Daughter of Paul and Denise Kauth...born April 25, 1998...major is K-12 health and physical education.

2018 Wildcat Juniors - Left to Right: Katie Stephens, Morgan Alexander, Tarrin Beller, Haley Kauth and Gabby Sullivan.

CAREER STATISTICS - HALEY KAUTH Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG SA SA/S 2016 115-32 1 0.01 62 0.54 480 4.17 31 0.27 2017 118-31 2 0.02 78 0.66 476 4.03 18 0.15 Totals 233-63 3 0.01 140 0.60 956 4.10 49 0.21

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 18 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

KATIE STEPHENS 5-9, Junior 15 Outside Hitter Omaha, Nebraska (Papillion-LaVista HS)

2017: Started 30 of 31 matches at outside hitter, averaging 2.35 kills and 2.97 digs per set...ranked third on the team in service aces (26) and recorded a team high nine double-doubles during the season...had fi ve straight double-doubles from October 21 at Minnesota State through November 3rd at Bemidji State...had 16 kills with 18 digs in 3-1 win at #16 Augustana (10/31/17)... also had 16 kills with season best .455 attack percentage in 3-2 win vs. Sioux Falls (9/14/17)...had 19 matches with 10 or more digs, highlighted by season high 21 digs vs. Northern State (10/13/17)...selected to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team.

2016: Saw action in 16 matches with two starts as a defensive specialist, averaging 1.90 digs per set...made season high 22 digs in 3-2 win over MSU Moorhead (11/11/16)...credited with 13 digs in NSIC Tournament win at #2 Minnesota Duluth (11/11/16).

High School: Graduate of Papillion-LaVista High School... was a four year starter in volleyball and recorded 234 kills helping the Monarchs to a 33-7 record and a Class A State Tournament berth as a senior...post season honors as a senior included Class A First Team All-State and Second Team Super State by the Lincoln Journal Star and Class A Second Team All-State honors from the Omaha World Herald...was a Class A First Team All-State selection by the Omaha World Herald and Second Team All-State selection by the Lincoln Journal Star while helping Papillion-LaVista to a Class A runner up fi n- ish as a junior...during her four years at Papillion-LaVista she produced 1,158 kills and 1,428 digs.

Personal: Daughter of Edward and Shari Stephens...born November 30, 1997...majoring in biology.

CAREER STATISTICS - KATIE STEPHENS Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG SA SA/S 2016 39-16 2 0.05 3 0.08 74 1.90 0 0.00 2017 116-31 273 2.35 16 0.14 344 2.97 26 0.22 Totals 155-47 275 1.77 19 0.12 418 2.70 26 0.17

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 19 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

Alyssa 3 Ballenger 5-10, Sophomore Outside Hitter Ankeny, Iowa (Ankeny HS)

2017: Started 30 of 31 matches at outside hitter as a freshman, averaging 1.63 kills and 2.24 digs per set...had two double- doubles on the season, recording 14 kills and 17 digs in 3-2 win over #12 Augustana (9/19/17)...made 10 kills with 10 digs in 3-1 win at #16 Augustana (10/31/17)...had 22 digs in back to back matches vs. Western New Mexico and CSU San Ber- nardino on 9/2/17.

High School: Graduate of Ankeny High School in Iowa...was a four year starter...she led Class 5A in Iowa with 5.8 kills per set by recording a school record 604 kills with a .337 attack percentage while also averaging 4.2 digs per set...led Ankeny High School to a 38-6 record and the Class 5A state semi-fi nals..recorded 1,625 kills, 1,142 digs, 171 blocks and 118 service aces...is a two-time All-Central Iowa Metro League Elite Six selection by the Des Moines Register and three-time All-District honoree.

Personal: Daughter of Steve and Rachel Ballenger...born April 25, 1999...major is undecided.

CAREER STATISTICS - ALYSSA BALLENGER Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG BLK BLK/S 2017 111-31 181 1.63 6 0.05 249 2.24 50 0.45 Totals 111-31 181 1.63 6 0.05 249 2.24 50 0.45

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 20 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

Jaci 7 Brahmer 6-1, Sophomore Middle Hitter Pierce, Nebraska (Pierce HS)

2017 2017: Had stellar freshman season, earning Second Team All-NSIC Honors after starting all 31 matches...averaged 2.47 Second Team kills and 1.02 blocks per set while leading the team in attack percentage at .329...had double-double in fi rst collegiate match All-NSIC with 13 kills and 11 blocks vs. Rollins (Fla.) on 9/1/17...tied for third in the NSIC in blocks per set...had 14 matches with 10 or more kills...had season high 21 kills vs. Upper Iowa (10/27/17) and had 20 kills vs. #6 Minnesota Duluth (11/11/17)...named WSC Female Freshman Athlete of the Year.

2016: Sat out season as a redshirt.

High School: Graduate of Pierce High School...received Class C-1 Second Team All-State honors from the Omaha World Herald and Lincoln Journal Star after recording 304 kills and 129 blocks in senior season...was a two-time All Mid States Conference and Class C-1 honorable mention All-State selection as a sophomore and junior...was a three year starter in basketball playing on three consecutive Class C-1 state championship teams...also holds the school record in high jump at 5’8” and placed second at the Class B State Track Meet as a junior and senior (5’ 5”)...also excels in the classroom earning Academic All-State honors.

Personal: Daughter of Mark and Carmen Brahmer...born December 25, 1997...majoring in applied human and sport physiology at WSC.

CAREER STATISTICS - JACI BRAHMER Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG BLK BLK/S 2017 118-31 292 2.47 1 0.01 23 0.19 120 1.02 Total 118-31 292 2.47 1 0.01 23 0.19 120 1.02

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 21 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

Hope Carter 8 5-9, Sophomore Setter/Defensive Specialist Mililani, Hawaii (Mililani HS)

2017: Saw action in 27 matches and 83 sets as a back row specialist averaging 2.08 digs per set...had eight matches with double digit digs highlighted by season high 22 digs at CSU- Pueblo (9/8/17)...credited with 15 digs in 3-1 win at #16 Augus- tana (10/31/17)...had 12 digs at UC-Colorado Springs (9/9/17).

High School: Graduate of Mililani High School of Hawaii...a three-year starter in volleyball and basketball...was named the OIA Volleyball Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016 and helped her team to unbeaten regular seasons the last two years... also named Volleyball Club Player of the Year three times and played on the Hawaii beach volleyball championship team the last three seasons...named to the Hawaii All-Tournament First Team the last three seasons.

Personal: Daughter of Amy Nakamo and James Carter... born January 28,1999...majoring in applied human and sport physiology.

CAREER STATISTICS - HOPE CARTER Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG SA SA/S 2017 83-27 5 0.06 7 0.08 173 2.08 3 0.04 Totals 83-27 5 0.06 7 0.08 173 2.08 3 0.04

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 22 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

Maddie Duffy 16 5-9, Sophomore Libero/Defensive Specialist Fridley, Minnesota (De La Salle HS)

2017: Saw action in 27 matches and 83 sets as a back row specialist averaging 2.08 digs per set...had eight matches with double digit digs highlighted by season high 22 digs at CSU- Pueblo (9/8/17)...credited with 15 digs in 3-1 win at #16 Augus- tana (10/31/17)...had 12 digs at UC-Colorado Springs (9/9/17).

High School: Graduate of Mililani High School of Hawaii...a three-year starter in volleyball and basketball...was named the OIA Volleyball Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016 and helped her team to unbeaten regular seasons the last two years... also named Volleyball Club Player of the Year three times and played on the Hawaii beach volleyball championship team the last three seasons...named to the Hawaii All-Tournament First Team the last three seasons.

Personal: Daughter of Amy Nakamo and James Carter...born January 28,1999...majoring in chemistry.

CAREER STATISTICS - MADDIE DUFFY Year SP-MP KILLS KPG ASST APG DIGS DPG SA SA/S 2017 114-31 0 0.00 6 0.05 93 0.82 36 0.32 Totals 114-31 0 0.00 6 0.05 93 0.82 36 0.32

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 23 2018 WILDCAT RETURNERS

Maddie Allison Knobbe Timmermans 6-1, Sophomore 6-1, Sophomore 5 Middle Hitter 12 Right Side Hitter West Point, Nebraska Orange City, Iowa (GACC HS) (Unity Christian HS)

2017: Saw action in six matches as a reserve middle hitter...credited 2017: Played in eight matches and 10 sets as a reserve rightside with three blocks and one dig during the season...had two block as- hitter, averaging 1.10 kills per set...credited with six kills, two blocks sists and season high fi ve attacks at UC-Colorado Springs (9/9/17)... and two digs vs. #17 Winona State (10/28/17)...had two kills at UC- credited with one dig at Bemidji State (11/3/17). Colorado Springs (9/9/17).

High School: Graduate of Guardian Angels Central Catholic High High School: Graduate of Unity Christian High School in Iowa...was School...was a four-year starter in volleyball and basketball...aver- a four-year starter in volleyball...averaged 8.63 assists and 2.76 digs aged 4.4 kills per set this season as a senior while helping GACC per set this season helping Unity Christian reach the Iowa Class 2A to a fourth place fi nish in the Class D-1 State Tournament...helped state semi-fi nals with a 35-5 record...recorded 2,595 set assists, the Bluejays reach the state volleyball tournament all four years in 329 blocks and 210 service aces while earning All-War Eagle First high school and was an All-Mid States Conference selection the Team honors three times and helping Unity Christian make three last three seasons and also earned All-State volleyball honors... consecutive state tournament appearances...named to the Iowa selected First Team Class D-1 All-State in basketball, averaging 15 Girls Coaches Association Class 2A First Team All-State during se- points and seven rebounds per game helping team win state title in nior season and was a Third Team All-State selection as a junior... double overtime...in track and fi eld ran leg on Class C State 1600 named to the Class 2A All-Tournament Team during senior season. meter relay team.

Personal: Daughter of Scott and Patti Knobbe...born July 21, 1998... Personal: Daughter of Ken and Patty Timmermans...born April 23, major is international business. 1999...majoring in education.

Jacee Weber 5-8, Sophomore 10 Defensive Specialist Dorchester, Nebraska (Dorchester HS)

2017: Played in six matches during the season as a reserve de- fensive specialist...credited with four digs and one block during the season...had four digs with a block assist in one set at St. Cloud State (9/23/17)...

High School: Graduate of Dorchester High School...three sport standout in volleyball, basketball and track and fi eld...during senior season was named Second Team Class D2 All-State by the Lincoln Journal Star...holds single season and career records for digs and kills and career record for service aces...member of Nebraska Juniors Volleyball Club...in basketball was a two-time Class D Honorable Mention All-State Selection and Second Team All-Conference...in 2018 Wildcat Sophomores - Left to Right: Maddie track and fi eld was a three-time MVP and state medal winner as a junior and senior...during senior season was second in the Class D Duffy, Alyssa Ballenger, Jaci Brahmer, Allison triple jump (35’ 5 1/4”) and sixth in the long jump (16’ 6 3/4”)...also fi nished fourth as a junior in the triple jump...excellent student earning Timmermans, Maddie Knobbe, Hope Carter NCPA Academic All-State Honors in all three sports. and Jacee Weber Personal: Daughter of Larry and Faye Weber...born May 5, 1999... majoring in biology. 2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 24 2018 WILDCAT NEWCOMERS

Gabby Lauren Sullivan Jacobsen 5-10, Junior 17 5-10, Freshman 2 Outside Hitter Right Side Hitter/ Allen, Nebraska Defensive Specialist (Iowa Central CC) Wisner, Nebraska (Wisner-Pilger HS)

Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at Iowa Central High School: Graduate of Wisner-Pilger High School..was a Community College...led Tritons to the NJCAA Division II Na- four-year starter and letter winner in volleyball, swimming (Nor- folk HS) and track and fi eld for the Gators...earned First Team tional Tournament while posting some of the top hitting statistics All-East Husker Conference honors during senior season and in the nation...she accounted for 682 kills, the second-most in was named to the Norfolk Daily News Elite Eight team to go with the nation, averaging 4.49 kills per set while leading team to a Class C-2 honorable mention All-State while helping Wisner- 32-11 record and 10th place fi nish at nationals...also averaged Pilger to a 24-9 record... she was an individual state medalist 2.55 digs per set and scored 767 points, the second-most in in Class A State Swimming as a sophomore, junior and senior the country...named AVCA First Team All-American in 2017, and in track and fi eld has placed in the Class C 400-meter dash becoming the fi rst Triton player to ever receive First Team as a sophomore (seventh) and junior (eighth)...holds numerous All-American honors...holds single season school record for school records in swimming and the 400-meter dash and is a kills and attacks along with 43 kills in a single match...during three-year qualifi er for the Norfolk Track and Field Classic...was a Wendy’s Heisman State winner and excels in the classroom her two years at Iowa Central, Sullivan averaged 3.62 kills earning Academic All-State honors in volleyball, swimming and and 1.87 digs per set while winning 59 matches and will have track and fi eld as a sophomore, junior and senior. two years of eligibility with the Wildcats. Personal: Daughter of Tim and Tracy Jacobsen...born October High School: Graduate of Allen High School...was a three- 26, 1999...majoring in pre-medicine. sport standout in volleyball, basketball and track and fi eld... she was a three-time All Lewis and Clark Conference First Team selection in basketball, was First Team All-Conference in volleyball twice and was a Class D State Track qualifi er three years in the high jump and once in the triple jump, placing Rachel seventh in the state as a junior in the high jump. Walker Personal: Daughter of Steven and Stephanie Sullivan...born 5-9, Freshman August 12, 1998...majoring in sport management. Setter 14 Lincoln, Nebraska (Southwest HS)

High School: Graduate of Lincoln Southwest High School... was a four year starter in volleyball while also starting one year in basketball and one in track and fi eld...as a senior, helped her team to a 30-3 record and a #2 ranking in Class A entering this weekend’s State Tournament...recorded 891 assists this season with 80 kills, 45 service aces and 42 blocks...in her four year career, Walker has 795 career kills, 2379 assists (6.92 per set), 233 service aces and 901 career digs...as a junior, Walker earned Class A Second Team All-State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star while helping the Silver Hawks to a 22-12 record and a trip to the Class A State Tournament...also earned First Team All-City and Heartland Athletic Conference honors and is an Academic All-Conference honoree...named AAU 16 Premier Most Valuable Player in 2016 while helping team win a national title. 2018 Wildcat Freshmen - Lauren Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Melinda Walker...born Novem- ber 3, 1999...majoring in education. Jacobsen (2) and Rachel Walker (14)

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 25 2017 WILDCAT STATISTICS ATTACK SET SERVE DIGS BLOCKING PLAYER SP KILLS AVG E TA PCT ASST AVG ACE SE AVG RE DIGS AVG BS BA AVG BE BHE Erin Gross 118 364 3.08 108 947 .270 4 0.03 0 0 0.00 0 56 0.47 3 85 0.75 9 0 Jaci Brahmer 118 292 2.47 73 666 .329 1 0.01 0 0 0.00 1 23 0.19 12 108 1.02 9 1 Katie Stephens 116 273 2.35 107 957 .173 16 0.14 26 26 0.22 42 344 2.97 5 34 0.34 15 1 Maria Wortmann 28 65 2.32 23 150 .280 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 9 0.32 4 34 1.36 2 0 Alyssa Ballenger 111 181 1.63 80 780 .129 6 0.05 14 23 0.13 13 249 2.24 4 46 0.45 6 1 Tarrin Beller 99 147 1.48 66 407 .199 2 0.02 1 5 0.01 2 35 0.35 8 83 0.92 14 0 Allison Timmermans 10 11 1.10 3 29 .276 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 4 0.40 0 3 0.30 1 0 Megan Gebhardt 118 39 0.33 15 144 .167 1133 9.60 24 20 0.20 0 237 2.01 6 55 0.52 2 14 Hope Carter 83 5 0.06 11 80 -.075 7 0.08 3 8 0.04 11 173 2.08 0 0 0.00 1 2 Haley Kauth 118 2 0.02 0 4 .500 78 0.66 18 22 0.15 47 476 4.03 0 0 0.00 0 0 Bree Ackermann 116 1 0.01 0 2 .500 15 0.13 30 20 0.26 13 147 1.27 0 0 0.00 0 0 Jacee Weber 6 0 0.00 0 4 .000 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 4 0.67 0 1 0.17 0 0 Maddie Knobbe 6 0 0.00 2 8 -.250 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 1 0.17 0 3 0.50 1 0 Payton Ruhl 8 0 0.00 0 1 .000 0 0.00 0 1 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 Morgan Alexander 16 0 0.00 0 0 .000 14 0.88 1 1 0.06 0 18 1.12 0 0 0.00 0 0 Maddie Duffy 114 0 0.00 0 3 .000 6 0.05 36 27 0.32 2 93 0.82 0 0 0.00 0 1 Elsie Zajicek 1 0 0.00 0 0 .000 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 WAYNE STATE 118 1380 11.69 488 4183 .213 1282 10.86 153 153 1.30 146 1871 15.86 42 452 2.27 60 20 Opponents 118 1559 13.21 721 4427 .189 1485 12.58 146 200 1.24 153 2062 17.47 25 316 1.55 52 49 2017 WILDCAT RESULTS

Overall Record: 19-12 NSIC Record: 12-8 DATE OPPONENT RESULT 1 2 3 4 5 9/1/17 vs Rollins (Fla.) # W 3-1 25-20 19-25 25-23 25-14 9/1/17 vs Eastern New Mexico # W 3-1 25-16 19-25 25-17 25-14 9/2/17 vs Western New Mexico # W 3-0 25-23 25-15 20-20 9/2/17 vs #15 CSU San Bernardino # L 2-3 25-21 25-16 22-25 19-25 16-18 9/8/17 at CSU-Pueblo % W 3-2 23-25 25-13 20-25 25-18 15-12 9/8/17 vs Texas A&M Commerce % W 3-1 25-13 25-20 18-25 25-23 9/9/17 at UC-Colorado Springs & L 0-3 20-25 19-25 27-29 9/9/17 vs #22 Colorado Mines & L 1-3 25-16 22-25 17-25 22-25 9/14/17 Sioux Falls W 3-2 25-19 25-22 20-25 20-25 15-12 9/16/17 at #1 Southwest Minnesota L 0-3 16-25 13-25 15-25 9/19/17 #12 Augustana W 3-2 25-19 25-22 12-25 19-25 15-11 9/22/17 at #6 Minnesota Duluth L 1-3 9-25 25-18 22-25 10-25 9/23/17 at St. Cloud State L 0-3 12-25 16-25 23-25 9/26/17 S.D. School of Mines W 3-0 25-7 25-10 25-19 9/29/17 Minnesota Crookston W 3-0 25-16 25-19 25-16 9/30/17 Bemidji State W 3-0 25-15 25-11 25-12 10/6/17 at University of Mary W 3-0 25-20 25-19 25-17 10/7/17 at Minot State W 3-1 25-18 23-25 25-23 25-15 10/13/17 #9 Northern State L 2-3 25-16 25-21 20-25 18-25 12-15 10/14/17 MSU Moorhead W 3-0 25-18 25-17 25-20 10/17/17 at Chadron State W 3-0 25-15 25-15 25-21 10/20/17 at #3 Concordia-St. Paul L 0-3 11-25 15-25 7-25 10/21/17 at Minnesota State W 3-1 15-25 25-15 25-20 25-23 10/27/17 Upper Iowa L 2-3 25-23 25-23 24-25 9-25 12-15 10/28/17 #17 Winona State L 1-3 25-22 20-25 20-25 21-25 10/31/17 at #16 Augustana W 3-1 25-17 18-25 25-23 25-18 11/3/17 at Bemidji State W 3-0 25-18 25-15 25-9 11/4/17 at Minnesota Crookston W 3-0 25-15 25-11 25-17 11/10/17 St. Cloud State W 3-0 25-17 25-19 25-21 11/11/17 #6 Minnesota Duluth L 2-3 23-25 25-22 17-25 25-23 12-15 11/15/17 at #1 Concordia-St. Paul ! L 2-3 25-18 13-25 25-23 20-25 12-15

# = Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott Oredigger Classic - Golden, Colo. % = Steel & Silver Classic - Pueblo, Colo. & = Steel and Silver Classic - Colorado Springs, Colorado ! = NSIC Tournament Game Home Games in Bold

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 26 THE NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE

THE HISTORY OF THE NSIC From its modest origin as a six-team alliance over eight decades ago, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has matured into a 16-team union of upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affi liation in NCAA Division II. The NSIC can trace its roots to 1932 when six schools, including Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, University of Min- nesota Duluth and Winona State University signed on as charter members. All remain active subscribers of the league today. Southwest Minnesota State University was added in 1969, followed by Northern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (NE) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006, Augustana College in 2008 and Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls in 2012. Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth left the league to join the North Central Conference but returned to the NSIC in 2008. University of Minnesota, Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well. In 1992 the NSIC became a true athletic showcase for both men and women with the merger of the traditional Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) and the Northern Sun Conference (NSC), the home of women’s athletics since 1979. Before NSIC affi liates became certifi ed for championship competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1995, its member institutions fi lled prominent roles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NIC and NSC clubs annually dispatched qualifi ed student-athletes to national tournaments and captured several NAIA teams and individual championships. The NSIC continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 21 national titles since 2006. Winona State men claimed NCAA II Basketball Champion- ships in 2006 and 2008 and narrowly missed a third crown, falling in a last second shot in 2007. In addition, the Warriors established a NCAA II record of 57 consecutive victories. Concordia University launched an ongoing streak of seven consecutive NCAA II Volleyball Championships in 2007. In 2008 the Golden Bears won 37 straight matches after a season opening loss on their way to a second consecutive title and scripted a marvelous encore in 2009 with a perfect 37-0 fi nish, a third straight national crown and a winning streak of 74 straight matches. In 2010 the Golden Bear extended that NCAA record win streak to 75 before dropping their second match of the season. They started 2010 with a 10-4 record before ripping off 22 straight wins on their way to their fourth straight national title. In 2011, after overcoming midseason injuries, the Golden Bears hit their stride. The Golden Bears knocked off No. 1 and undefeated Cal State San Bernardino to become the fi rst team in the history of NCAA Division II women’s volleyball, to capture a fi fth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship. Then in 2012, the Golden Bears again made a late season and championship match surge as they defeated Tampa 3-2 after trailing 0-2 to win their sixth straight NCAA DII Volleyball National Championship. In 2013 Concordia-St. Paul won the NSIC regular season title, but was defeated in the NSIC Tournament Championship by Minnesota Duluth. But from there the Golden Bears ripped off six straight NCAA postseason wins, extending their streak to 42, on their way to a 3-0 sweep of BYU-Hawaii to win another NCAA National Championship. After a two year hiatus, the Golden Bears return to the top of Division II volleyball as they won the 2016 and 2017 national championships. In a most surprising run, Minnesota Duluth completed a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 2008 NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Bulldogs, limited to only 24 scholarships by league rule, swept a fi eld of fully-funded teams, including top ranked Grand Valley State and number three Northwest Missouri State. Two years later, in 2010, the Bulldogs repeated that feat, going 15-0 again to win the national championship. The Bulldogs became the fi rst NCAA DII football squad to win two national championships with undefeated records. Minnesota State added more luster to the league by fi nishing 32-2 and claiming the 2008-09 NCAA II Women’s Basketball Championship. The Mavericks rolled to a wild 103-94 victory over Franklin Pierce to set a NCAA record for total points in the title game. In 2017 the Maverick softball team went 64-7 to win the National Championship. The Mavericks went 10-1 in NCAA play, including 5-0 in Salem Virginia as they defeated Angelo State 5-1 in the championship game. Augustana got into the mix of national championships in 2011 when their women’s cross country team turned in a true team performance in Spokane, Wash. All fi ve Viking runners earned All-American status as Augustana won the fi rst cross country national championship in NSIC history. The Vikings men’s basketball team won the 2015-16 National Championship after going 34-2 and defeating Lincoln Memorial 90-81 in Frisco, Texas. The Augustana baseball team became the fi rst NSIC institution to win a national championship in baseball, as the Vikings had an impressive post season, going 8-1 in NCAA play and a perfect 4-0 in Cary, North Carolina to fi nish the season 52-9. After multiple runner-up fi nishes, the St. Cloud State Huskies fi nally captured the national championship in wrestling in 2015. They repeated in 2016 and then took home the title again in 2018. The NSIC has also had 12 athletes awarded with the NCAA Elite 90 Award on 15 occasions. Earning the award were DJ Pollard (Northern State, Men’s Basketball, 2018) Grant Pulver (UMD, Cross Country 2017), Leisa McClintock (WSC, Volleyball 2015), Tavia Rutherford (USF, Golf, 2015) Claire Sames (SMSU, Volleyball, 2014), Kara Pioske (Concordia-St. Paul, Volleyball 2013), Billy Brockmueller (Sioux Falls, Cross Country 2012, 2014 & IDTF 2014), Ben Keller (Minnesota State, Baseball 2012 & 2013), Cody Lensing (Augustana, Wrestling 2012), Kendra Huettl (Minnesota State, Softball, 2011), Matt Braithwaite (Augustana, Cross Country, 2010) and Lauren Brown (Winona State, Outdoor Track & Field, 2010). Member schools continue to emphasize the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. The NSIC is committed to providing rewarding experiences for its student-athletes, and while the challenges that loom are sizable, indeed, the NSIC is surely well positioned for the future.

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FINAL STANDINGS ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS FIRST TEAM NSIC Overall Name Position Yr. School School W L W L Tahlyr Banks Libero Sr. Augustana Concordia-St. Paul 19 1 34 3 Brooklyn Lewis Rightside Hitter Jr. Concordia-St. Paul Elizabeth Mohr Setter Jr. Concordia-St. Paul Southwest Minnesota State 17 3 29 4 Mariya Sampson Outside Hitter Sr. Concordia-St. Paul Northern State 16 4 23 7 Shelby Seurer Middle Blocker Sr. Concordia-St. Paul Minnesota Duluth 16 4 26 7 Sarah Kelly Rightside Hitter Jr. Minnesota Duluth Winona State 15 5 21 8 Allison Olley Middle Blocker Sr. Minnesota Duluth Hailey Bush Outside Hitter Jr. Northern State Augustana 13 7 23 9 Jenna Rieff Middle Blocker So. Northern State Upper Iowa 12 8 21 9 Ashley Rozell Setter So. Northern State Wayne State 18 8 19 12 Laura Snyder Rightside Hitter Fr. Northern State Sioux Falls 10 10 15 10 Brooke Borchardt Middle Hitter Sr. Southwest Minnesota State Kaylee Burmeister Outside Hitter Jr. Southwest Minnesota State Minnesota State 9 11 15 13 Megan Larson Setter Sr. Southwest Minnesota State St. Cloud State 8 12 16 14 Taylor Riess Outside Hitter Jr. Southwest Minnesota State MSU Moorhead 4 16 9 19 Erin Gross Rightside Hitter Sr. Wayne State University of Mary 4 16 8 21 McKenna Larsen Settter Sr. Winona State Danielle Rampart Outside Hitter Sr. Winona State Minnesota Crookston 4 16 7 21

Minot State 1 19 5 24 SECOND TEAM Bemidji State 0 20 3 26 Name Position Yr. School Courtney Place Outside Hitter Jr. Augustana PAST CHAMPIONS Ashley Wilson Middle Hitter Sr. Augustana Hope Schiller Outside Hitter Jr. Concordia-St. Paul since merger in 1992-93 Lauren Randall Outside Hitter Sr. University of Mary Year Champion Kassi Green Outside Hitter Sr. Minnesota Crookston 2017 Concordia-St. Paul Kate Berg Outside Hitter Fr. Minnesota Duluth 2016 Conc.-St. Paul/SMSU Makenzie Morgen Outside Hitter Jr. Minnesota Duluth 2015 Concordia-St. Paul Emily Torve Setter So. Minnesota Duluth 2014 Minnesota Duluth Lexi Scott Middle Blocker Jr. Sioux Falls 2013 Concordia-St. Paul Makenna Rockeman Outside Hitter Jr. Sioux Falls Sarina Smith Middle Hitter Fr. Southwest Minnesota State 2012 CSP, UMD, SMSU Clara Krenz Libero So. St. Cloud State 2011 Conc.-St. Paul & Minn. Duluth Anna Winter Outside Hitter So. Upper Iowa 2010 Concordia-St. Paul Jaci Brahmer Middle Hitter Fr. Wayne State 2009 Concordia-St. Paul Maria Wrage Middle Blocker Jr. Winona State 2008 Concordia-St. Paul 2007 Concordia-St. Paul 2006 Concordia-St. Paul 2017 NSIC POSTSEASON AWARDS 2005 Concordia-St. Paul 2004 Concordia-St. Paul 2003 Concordia-St. Paul Coach of the Year 2002 Minnesota Duluth Brady Starkey, Concordia-St. Paul 2001 Wayne St. & Southwest St. 2000 MSU Moorhead Player of the Year 1999 Minnesota Duluth Taylor Reiss, Southwest Minnesota State 1998 Minnesota Duluth 1997 Minnesota Duluth Freshman of the Year 1996 Minnesota Duluth Laura Snyder, Northern State 1995 Minnesota Duluth 1994 Minnesota Duluth 1993 Minnesota Duluth Libero of theYear 1992 MSU Moorhead Tahlyr Banks, Augustana

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 28 2017 NSIC STATISTICAL LEADERS TEAM STATISTICS TEAM STATISTICS (ALL MATCHES) (ALL MATCHES) BLOCKS G BS BA TOTAL AVG HITTING PERCENTAGE G KILL ERR TOTAL PCT MSU Moorhead 100 66 327 229.5 2.30 Southwest Minnesota 118 1798 525 4390 .290 Wayne State 118 42 452 268.0 2.27 Sioux Falls 95 49 318 208.0 2.19 Concordia-St. Paul 135 2038 606 4967 .288 Augustana 119 54 383 245.5 2.06 Minnesota Duluth 119 1795 592 4186 .287 Southwest Minnesota 118 58 354 235.0 1.99 Northern State 105 1460 405 3708 .285 Upper Iowa 108 35 356 213.0 1.97 Winona State 105 1576 515 3968 .267 Concordia-St. Paul 135 63 404 265.0 1.96 Minnesota Duluth 119 34 399 233.5 1.96 Minnesota State 98 1258 466 3334 .238 Northern State 105 28 350 203.0 1.93 Augustana 119 1679 584 4692 .233 Bemidji State 97 59 213 165.5 1.71 Sioux Falls 95 1225 506 3303 .218 Minnesota State 98 46 230 161.0 1.64 Upper Iowa 108 1376 462 4222 .216 St. Cloud State 107 29 289 173.5 1.62 Minnesota Crookston 93 32 234 149.0 1.60 Wayne State 118 1380 488 4182 .213 Minot State 97 26 234 143.0 1.47 St. Cloud State 107 1333 629 4134 .170 Winona State 105 40 228 154.0 1.47 University of Mary 105 1213 646 3489 .163 University of Mary 105 24 186 117.0 1.11 Minnesota Crookston 93 1004 498 3254 .156 ASSISTS G NO AVG MSU Moorhead 100 1018 518 3680 .136 Concordia-St. Paul 135 1936 14.34 Minot State 97 1016 589 3299 .129 Minnesota Duluth 119 1688 14.18 Bemidji State 97 971 605 3259 .112 Southwest Minnesota 118 1673 14.18 Winona State 105 1467 13.97 Augustana 119 1565 13.15 Northern State 105 1371 13.06 OPPONENT HITTING G KILL ERR TOTAL PCT Sioux Falls 95 1157 12.18 Upper Iowa 108 1433 669 4478 .171 Minnesota State 98 1188 12.12 Upper Iowa 108 1309 12.12 Augustana 119 1421 647 4517 .171 St. Cloud State 107 1254 11.72 Southwest Minnesota 118 1335 602 4179 .175 University of Mary 105 1171 11.15 Northern State 105 1311 604 3952 .179 Wayne State 118 1282 10.86 Minnesota Crookston 93 956 10.28 Sioux Falls 95 1133 527 3353 .181 Minot State 97 959 9.89 Winona State 105 1196 493 3727 .189 MSU Moorhead 100 959 9.59 Wayne State 118 1559 720 4426 .190 Bemidji State 97 906 9.34 Minnesota Duluth 119 1323 554 4049 .190 SERVICE ACES G NO AVG Concordia-St. Paul 135 1622 685 4732 .198 Minnesota State 98 180 1.84 St. Cloud State 107 1272 506 3868 .198 Southwest Minnesota 118 200 1.69 Minnesota State 98 1131 486 3237 .199 Concordia-St. Paul 135 206 1.53 MSU Moorhead 100 1415 556 3930 .219 Winona State 105 155 1.48 Augustana 119 170 1.43 University of Mary 105 1239 435 3246 .248 St. Cloud State 107 152 1.42 Bemidji State 97 1305 480 3277 .252 Sioux Falls 95 134 1.41 Minnesota Crookston 93 1361 462 3560 .253 Minnesota Duluth 119 165 1.39 Minot State 97 1342 427 3339 .274 Northern State 105 143 1.36 Wayne State 118 153 1.30 University of Mary 105 135 1.29 Upper Iowa 108 130 1.20 KILLS G NO AVG Bemidji State 97 110 1.13 MSU Moorhead 100 110 1.10 Southwest Minnesota 118 1798 15.24 Minot State 97 97 1.00 Concordia-St. Paul 135 2038 15.10 Minnesota Crookston 93 84 0.90 Minnesota Duluth 119 1795 15.08 Winona State 105 1576 15.01 DIGS G NO AVG Upper Iowa 108 2066 19.13 Augustana 119 1679 14.11 Augustana 119 2118 17.80 Northern State 105 1460 13.90 St. Cloud State 107 1847 17.26 Sioux Falls 95 1225 12.89 Winona State 105 1802 17.16 Northern State 105 1751 16.68 Minnesota State 98 1258 12.84 Southwest Minnesota 118 1947 16.50 Upper Iowa 108 1376 12.74 Minnesota Crookston 93 1530 16.45 St. Cloud State 107 1333 12.46 MSU Moorhead 100 1644 16.44 Wayne State 118 1380 11.69 Concordia-St. Paul 135 2170 16.07 Minnesota Duluth 119 1899 15.96 University of Mary 105 1213 11.55 Wayne State 118 1871 15.86 Minnesota Crookston 93 1004 10.80 Sioux Falls 95 1427 15.02 Minot State 97 1016 10.47 Minot State 97 1395 14.38 MSU Moorhead 100 1018 10.18 Minnesota State 98 1394 14.22 Bemidji State 97 1308 13.48 Bemidji State 97 971 10.01 University of Mary 105 1392 13.26

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INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

HITTING PERCENTAGE G KILL ERR TOTAL PCT SERVICE ACES G NO AVG Sarah Kelly, UMD 119 440 104 812 .414 Ashley Rozell, NSU 105 56 0.53 Allison Olley, UMD 119 271 65 537 .384 Micayla Porter, MSU 98 42 0.43 Laura Snyder, NSU 99 293 62 603 .383 Malissa LeClaire, UIU 108 44 0.41 Brooke Borchardt, SMSU 116 305 76 624 .367 Payton Hjerleid, SMSU 87 35 0.40 Sarina Smith, SMSU 115 265 70 532 .367 Erin Fallert, CSP 135 50 0.37 Shelby Seurer, CSP 135 329 80 688 .362 Makenzie Morgen, UMD 119 43 0.36 Maria Wrage, WSU 101 273 68 575 .357 Elizabeth Mohr, CSP 135 46 0.34 Sydney Book, CSP 87 182 46 387 .351 Kaylee Burmeister, SMSU 118 39 0.33 McKenna Larsen, WSU 101 171 33 408 .338 Emma Hallman, BSU 94 31 0.33 Brooklyn Lewis, CSP 135 542 151 1156 .338 Kate Masberg, WSU 70 23 0.33 (minimum .200 or 3.0 attacks/game) (minimum 0.10/game)

KILLS G NO AVG DIGS G NO AVG Taylor Reiss, SMSU 118 605 5.13 Clara Krenz, SCSU 106 627 5.92 Lauren Randall, MARY 94 411 4.37 Tahlyr Banks, AUGIE 119 632 5.31 Hailey Busch, NSU 85 344 4.05 Karli Koza, MINOT 97 500 5.15 Brooklyn Lewis, CSP 135 542 4.01 Becca Pagel, WSU 105 528 5.03 Kassi Green, UMC 93 357 3.84 Monica Vega, MSUM 99 490 4.95 Courtney Place, AUGIE 118 449 3.81 Ashley Larson, UIU 108 532 4.93 Sarah Kelly, UMD 119 440 3.70 Janelle Lam, USF 95 426 4.48 Danielle Rampart, WSU 105 388 3.70 Mara Quam, MSU 98 421 4.30 Makenna Rockeman, USF 93 308 3.31 Tori Hanson, CSP 123 522 4.24 Kate Berg, UMD 118 378 3.20 Jaiden Langlie, NSU 105 437 4.16 (minimum 2.00/game)

ASSISTS G NO AVG POINTS G K SA BS BA PTS PTS/G Elizabeth Mohr, CSP 135 1780 13.19 Taylor Reiss, SMSU 118 605 24 11 62 671.0 5.69 Megan Larson, SMSU 118 1463 12.40 Lauren Randall, MARY 94 411 22 4 25 449.5 4.78 Emily Torve, UMD 118 1423 12.06 Hailey Busch, NSU 85 344 23 3 33 386.5 4.55 Ashley Rozell, NSU 105 1244 11.85 Courtney Place, AUGIE 118 449 29 6 54 511.0 4.33 Alex Banker, AUGIE 119 1383 11.62 Sarah Kelly, UMD 119 440 25 5 84 512.0 4.30 McKenna Larsen, WSU 101 1067 10.56 Brooklyn Lewis, CSP 135 542 1 5 62 579.0 4.29 Megan Gebhardt, WSC 118 1133 9.60 Kassi Green, UMC 93 357 13 4 33 390.5 4.20 Malissa LeClaire, UIU 108 1029 9.53 Danielle Rampart, WSU 105 388 22 3 26 426.0 4.06 Amanda Lopes, MARY 77 710 9.22 Makenna Rockeman, USF 93 308 25 2 27 348.5 3.75 Megan Hamstad, USF 74 656 8.86 Makenzie Morgen, UMD 119 379 43 6 30 443.0 3.72 (minimum 5.00/game)

BLOCKS G SOLO ASST TOTAL AVG Bethany Lovhaug, UIU 108 15 120 135.0 1.25 Kylie Kanwischer, MSUM 92 24 75 99.0 1.08 Players listed above meet or exceed the minimums and Jenna Reiff, NSU 105 12 95 107.0 1.02 have played in at least 50 percent of their team’s games. Bailey Koch, AUGIE 113 13 102 115.0 1.02 Jaci Brahmer, WSC 118 12 108 120.0 1.02 Abby Feyereisen, USF 94 13 82 95.0 1.01 Kaylyn Jenkins, MSUM 99 20 78 98.0 0.99 Lexi Scott, USF 95 21 73 94.0 0.99 Allison Olley, UMD 119 11 102 113.0 0.95 Sarina Smith, SMSU 115 13 95 108.0 0.94

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INDIVIDUAL Kill Assists* 1. Leisa McClintock, 2012-15 ...... 5,088 SEASON RECORDS 2. Kasey Meyer, 1999-02 ...... 4,606 Kills* 3. Julie Jacobsen, 2002-05 ...... 4,112 1. Emily Schroeder, 2006 ...... 599 4. Diedra Artz, 2008-10...... 3,559 2. Emily Schroeder, 2007 ...... 591 5. Tracy Wessel, 1995-96 ...... 2,710 3. Jacey Kuck Schwarz, 2005 ...... 553 6. Melanie Kershaw, 1998-99 ...... 2,410 4. Michelle Eckhardt, 2006 ...... 544 7. Megan Gebhardt, 2015-pres. ...2,298 5. Rayna Nelsen, 2002 ...... 534 8. Shannon Dunning, 1991-92...... 2,095 6. Shelly Lueders, 1991 ...... 502 Lora Grant Lindsey Koch 9. Kari Pichler, 1994-97 ...... 2,002 7. Renee Fuhr, 1997 ...... 490 (1992-95) (1998-01) 10. Jenna Jansen, 2007-08 ...... 1,878 8. Lora Grant, 1994 ...... 488 Digs‡ 9. Jennifer Hefner, 2009 ...... 483 1. Laura Dolezal, 2004-07 ...... 2,947 10. Jessie Pontow, 1998...... 476 Solo Blocks†† 2. Courtney VanGroningen, 2012-15 .. 2,170 Attacks† 1. Shelly Lueders, 1991 ...... 204 3. Katie Hughes, 2012-15 ...... 1,924 1. Jacey Kuck Schwarz, 2005 ...... 1,562 2. Kristi Jaminet, 1991 ...... 159 4. Michaela Mestl, 2013-16 ...... 1,894 2. Emily Schroeder, 2007 ...... 1,558 3. Betty Boldt, 1992 ...... 112 5. Lindsey Koch, 1998-2001 ...... 1,874 3. Reneé Fuhr, 1997 ...... 1,469 4. Cassie Vescio, 1992 ...... 110 6. Reneé Fuhr, 1995-98...... 1,683 4. Katie Hughes, 2015 ...... 1,436 5. Tracy Kuester, 1991...... 88 7. Meredy Dubbs, 2005-08 ...... 1,653 5. Emily Schroeder, 2005 ...... 1,426 Block Assists†† 8. Tali Fredrickson, 2008-11 ...... 1,599 6. Emily Schroeder, 2006 ...... 1,425 1. Shelly Lueders, 1991 ...... 340 9. Leigh Connot, 2009-11 ...... 1,595 7. Lora Grant, 1994 ...... 1,379 2. Kristi Jaminet, 1991 ...... 221 10. Jacey Kuck Schwarz, 2002-05 1,409 8. Jessie Pontow, 1998...... 1,365 3. Tracy Kuester, 1991...... 215 Service Aces** 9. Brittany Van Beek, 2006 ...... 1,350 4. Angela Janovec, 1991 ...... 185 1. Michaela Mestl, 2013-16...... 173 10. Cori Hobbs, 2013...... 1,342 5. Emily Schroeder, 2007 ...... 171 2. Shelly Lueders, 1988-91...... 160 Kill Assists* Total Blocks* 2. Julie Jacobsen, 2002-05...... 160 1. Brittany Coleman, 2006 ...... 1,797 1. Shelly Lueders, 1991 ...... 544 4. Michelle Eckhardt, 2003-06 ...... 146 5. Reneé Fuhr, 1995-98...... 133 2. Kasey Meyer, 2002 ...... 1,662 2. Kristi Jaminet, 1991 ...... 380 6. Cheryl Abts, 1978-80 ...... 123 3. Kari Pichler, 1997 ...... 1,605 3. Tracy Kuester, 1991...... 303 7. Jill Zeiss, 1982-85...... 118 4. Tracy Wessel, 1996 ...... 1,574 4. Betty Boldt, 1992 ...... 275 8. Cori Weinfurtner, 1989-92 ...... 112 5. Kasey Meyer, 2001 ...... 1,557 5. Cassie Vescio, 1992 ...... 249 6. Julie Jacobsen, 2005 ...... 1,555 9. Diana Asay, 1983-86 ...... 102 7. Jenna Jansen, 2007 ...... 1,516 9. Jacey Kuck Schwarz, 2002-05 ..... 102 8. Julie Jacobsen, 2004 ...... 1,446 INDIVIDUAL Solo Blocks†† 9. Leisa McClintock, 2015 ...... 1,422 CAREER RECORDS 1. Shelly Lueders, 1988-91...... 487 2. Kristi Jaminet, 1988-91 ...... 275 10. Shannon Dunning, 1992 ...... 1,415 3. Meg Hurley, 1985-88 ...... 241 Digs‡ Kills* 4. Cori Weinfurtner, 1989-92 ...... 169 1. Laura Dolezal, 2005 ...... 818 1. Lindsey Koch, 1998-2001 ...... 1,651 5. Tracy Kuester, 1990-91 ...... 151 2. Laura Dolezal, 2007 ...... 810 2. Emily Schroeder, 2005-07 ...... 1,650 Block Assists†† 3. Laura Dolezal, 2006 ...... 779 3. Jacey Kuck Schwarz, 2002-05 .. 1,554 4. Jennifer Hefner, 2007-10 ...... 1,540 1. Shelly Lueders, 1988-91...... 749 4. Courtney VanGroningen, 2015 .... 655 2. Jennifer Hefner, 2007-10 ...... 453 5. Rayna Nelsen, 1999-2002 ...... 1,517 5. Reneé Fuhr, 1997 ...... 626 3. Emily Schroeder, 2005-07 ...... 421 6. Shelly Lueders, 1988-91...... 1,506 6. Katie Hughes, 2015 ...... 593 4. Rayna Nelsen, 1999-2002 ...... 388 7. Lora Grant, 1992-95 ...... 1,466 7. Michaela Mestl, 2015 ...... 567 5. Meg Hurley, 1985-88 ...... 383 8. Michelle Eckhardt, 2003-06 ...... 1,431 8. Leigh Connot, 2009 ...... 561 Total Blocks* 9. Michaela Mestl, 2014...... 553 9. Alyssa Frauendorfer, 2013-16 ....1,411 1. Shelly Lueders, 1988-91...... 1,226 10. Jessie Erwin, 2001 ...... 543 10. Jessie Pontow, 1995-98 ...... 1,377 2. Kristi Jaminet, 1988-91 ...... 649 Service Aces** Attacks† 3. Meg Hurley, 1985-88 ...... 624 1. Tanya Gappa, 1989...... 71 1. Lindsey Koch, 1998-2001 ...... 4,671 4. Cori Weinfurtner, 1989-92 ...... 543 2. Michelle Eckhardt, 2003 ...... 66 2. Jacey Kuck Schwarz, 2002-05 .. 4,449 5. Jennifer Hefner, 2007-10 ...... 541 3. Cheryl Abts, 1979 ...... 65 3. Emily Schroeder, 2005-07 ...... 4,389 4. Julie Jacobsen, 2004 ...... 63 4. Tali Fredrickson, 2008-11 ...... 4,279 Statistics begin with 1978 season 5. Cheryl Abts, 1980 ...... 58 5. Cori Hobbs, 2010-13 ...... 4,266 †Statistics begin with 1981 season 6. Mary Kay Becker, 1984 ...... 55 6. Reneé Fuhr, 1995-98...... 4,133 ‡Statistics begin with 1984 season 7. Michaela Mestl, 2015...... 53 7. Lora Grant, 1992-95 ...... 4,093 **Statistics begin with 1979 season 8. Michaela Mestl, 2016...... 51 8. Brittany Van Beek, 2005-08 ...... 3,884 ††Statistics begin with 1985 season 9. Renee Fuhr, 1996 ...... 47 9. Katie Hughes, 2012-15 ...... 3,851 10. Reneé Fuhr, 1997 ...... 46 10. Shelly Lueders, 1988-91...... 3,849 Note: Statistics for certain years are incomplete. 10. Shannon Dunning, 1992 ...... 46 10. Jeanelle Moline, 1986...... 46 2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 31 WILDCAT RECORD BOOK

TEAM SEASON RECORDS

Kill Assists* Kills* Service Aces** 1. 2,031...... 2006 1. 2,198...... 2006 1. 293...... 1984 2. 1,858...... 2007 2. 2,026...... 2002 2. 265...... 1989 3. 1,833...... 2002 3. 1,984...... 2007 3. 264...... 1980 4. 1,807...... 2005 4. 1,925...... 2005 4. 239...... 1992 5. 1,721...... 1997 5. 1,923...... 1997 5. 234...... 2003 6. 1,712...... 2001 6. 1,894...... 2001 7. 1,692...... 2004 7. 1,882...... 1996 Solo Blocks 8. 1,684...... 1996 8. 1,848...... 2004 1. 685...... 1991 9. 1,621...... 2015 9. 1,814...... 1998 2. 381...... 1992 10. 1,585...... 1992 10. 1,766...... 1992 3. 325...... 1985 4. 229...... 1986 Digs‡ Attacks† 5. 194...... 1988 1. 6,298...... 2007 1. 2,849...... 2007 2. 6,135 ...... 2006 2. 2,841...... 1997 Block Assists 3. 5,745...... 2005 3. 2,776 ...... 2006 1. 751...... 1992 4. 5,495...... 1997 4. 2,742...... 2005 2. 699...... 1985 5. 5,485...... 1998 5. 2,553...... 1998 3. 639...... 1991 6. 5,473...... 1996 6. 2,519...... 1996 4. 633...... 2007 7. 5,451...... 2004 7. 2,484...... 2015 8. 5,353...... 2002 8. 2,408...... 2004 5. 517 ...... 2006 9. 5,057...... 1991 9. 2,281...... 1992 10. 5,025...... 1992 10. 2,271...... 2001 Total Blocks 1. 1,324...... 1991 2. 1,132...... 1992 3. 1,024...... 1985 4. 724...... 1986 5. 715 ...... 2007

*Statistics begin with 1978 season †Statistics begin with 1981 season ‡Statistics begin with 1984 season **Statistics begin with 1979 season ††Statistics begin with 1985 season Note: Statistics for certain years are incom- plete.

The 1991 Wildcat volleyball team was inducted into the WSC Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007. The team was 31- 10, setting a school record for wins in a season as an NCAA Division II school.

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INDIVIDUAL SINGLE GAME RECORDS

Kills Digs 1. 32, Emily Schroeder vs. Winona State, 9/28/07 1. 49, Laura Dolezal at Northern State, 9/23/05 2. 30, Alyssa Frauendorfer at Bemidji State, 10/29/16 2. 46, Laura Dolezal vs. Northern State, 11/10/05 3. 29, Emily Schroeder at Bemidji State, 10/6/07 3. 41, Laura Dolezal vs. Augustana, 10/3/07 3. 29, Emily Schroeder vs. SW Minnesota State, 10/24/06 4. 39, Laura Dolezal vs. Concordia University, 10/14/05 5. 28, Emily Schroeder vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 6. 27, Jacey Kuck Schwarz at Northern State, 9/23/05 5. 38, Michaela Mestl vs. Central Missouri, 11/20/14 7. 26, Jennifer Hefner vs. Missouri S&T, 9/6/08 5. 38, Michaela Mestl vs. Augustana, 10/28/14 7. 26, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 5. 38, Laura Dolezal at South Dakota, 10/13/07 7. 26, Erin Gross vs. Northern State, 10/13/17 8. 37, Laura Dolezal vs. Northern State, 9/15/07 10. 25, Katie Hughes at Northern State, 10/30/15 8. 37, Laura Dolezal vs. MSU Moorhead, 10/19/07 10. 25, Jennifer Hefner vs. Augustana, 9/27/08 10. 36, Leigh Connot vs. Upper Iowa, 11/5/11 10. 25, Michelle Eckhardt at Winona State, 10/27/06 10. 36, Laura Dolezal at Dordt College, 10/9/06

Attack Attempts Total Blocks 1. 77, Cori Hobbs at Minnesota State, 10/5/12 1. 13, Emily Schroeder vs. MSU Moorhead, 11/10/07 1. 77, Emily Schroeder vs. Winona State, 9/28/07 1. 13, Emily Schroeder vs. Southwest Minnesota, 10/24/07 3. 76, Brittany Van Beek at South Dakota, 10/13/07 3. 76, Emily Schroeder vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 1. 13, Emily Schroeder vs. Western State, 9/1/06 5. 75, Brittany Van Beek vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 4. 12, Jennifer Hefner vs. Southwest Minnesota, 9/11/10 6. 73, Jacey Kuck Schwarz at Northern State, 9/23/05 4. 12, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Concordia University, 10/14/05 7. 70, Emily Schroeder at Bemidji State, 10/6/07 6. 11, Tarrin Beller vs. Sioux Falls, 9/14/17 8. 69, Cori Hobbs at Northern State, 10/5/13 6. 11, Jaci Brahmer vs. Rollins (Fla.), 9/1/17 8. 69, Tali Fredrickson at Southwest Minnesota, 9/15/09 6. 11, Emily Schroeder vs. Concordia-St.Paul, 10/20/07 8. 69, Emily Schroeder vs. Concordia University, 10/14/05 6. 11, Jennifer Hefner at Rockhurst University, 8/31/07 8. 69, Jacey Kuck Schwarz at MSU Moorhead, 9/24/05 6. 11, Emily Schroeder vs. Southwest Minnesota, 11/9/07 6. 11, Emily Schroeder vs. Southwest Minnesota, 11/9/06 Attack Percentage 6. 11, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 1. .824, Alyssa Frauendorfer vs. Minn. Crookston, 11/7/14 6. 11, Jacey Kuck Schwarz vs. Minnesota Crookston, 11/11/04 2. .800, Alyssa Frauendorfer vs. Southwest Baptist, 9/4/15 3. .778, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Iowa Wesleyan, 8/25/06 4. .727, Jennifer Hefner vs. Illinois-Springfi eld, 9/12/09 Solo Blocks 5. .722, Alyssa Frauendorfer vs. Upper Iowa, 11/13/15 1. 7, Laurie Schroeder at Hawaii-Hilo, 9/1/02 6. .700, Rayna Nelsen at Minnesota Crookston, 10/4/02 2. 5, Alyssa Frauendorfer vs. Northwest Nazarene, 9/6/14 7. .688, Jaci Brahmer vs. S.D. School of Mines, 9/26/17 3. 4, Jennifer Hefner vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 9/5/08 7. .688, Jaci Brahmer at Chadron State, 10/17/17 3. 4, Emily Schroeder vs. Concordia-St.Paul, 10/20/07 9. .682, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Northern State, 11/6/04 3. 4, Emily Schroeder at Colorado Mines, 9/2/06 10. .667, Jennifer Hefner at Minnesota Crookston, 11/13/09 3. 4, Emily Schroeder at Augustana, 9/12/06 3. 4, Emily Schroeder vs. Winona State, 9/30/06 Assists 3. 4, Emily Schroeder vs. Northern State, 10/6/06 1. 79, Brittany Coleman vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 3. 4, Linsey Boehm at Southwest Minnesota, 11/7/03 2. 73, Julie Jacobsen at Northern State, 9/23/05 2. 73, Kasey Meyer vs. North Dakota, 9/8/01 9. 3, done numerous times, most recently by 4. 70, Jenna Jansen at Bemidji State, 10/6/07 Elizabeth Gebhardt vs. Northwest Nazarene, 9/6/14 5. 68, Brittany Coleman at Dordt College, 10/9/06 5. 68, Megan Sorensen vs. Drury, 8/30/03 Assisted Blocks 7. 66, Jenna Jansen at Nebraska-Kearney, 10/30/07 1. 12, Emily Schroeder vs. Southwest Minn. State, 10/24/07 8. 65, Leisa McClintock vs. Northern State, 11/8/13 1. 12, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Concordia-St.Paul, 10/14/05 9. 64, Leisa McClintock at Northern State, 10/30/15 3. 11, Jaci Brahmer vs. Rollins (Fla.), 9/1/17 9. 64, Julie Jacobsen vs. Northern State, 11/10/05 3. 11, Emily Schroeder vs. Western State, 9/1/06 9. 64, Julie Jacobsen at Minnesota Crookston, 10/28/05 5. 10, Jennifer Hefner vs. Southwest Minnesota, 9/11/10 9. 64, Kasey Meyer vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 10/2/02 5. 10, Emily Schroeder vs. MSU Moorhead, 11/10/07 5. 10, Emily Schroeder vs. Southwest Minnesota, 11/9/07 Service Aces 1. 9, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Colorado Christian, 9/5/03 5. 10, Emily Schroeder vs. Northern State, 9/15/07 2. 7, Michaela Mestl at Minnesota Duluth, 11/16/16 9. 9, Lexi Malm vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 11/1/12 2. 7, Michaela Mestl vs. Wingate (NC), 9/7/13 9. 9, Jennifer Hefner at Augustana, 9/25/09 2. 7, Julie Jacobsen at Winona State, 9/24/04 9. 9, Emily Schroeder at Bemidji State, 10/6/07 2. 7, Michelle Eckhardt at South Dakota State, 11/2/04 9. 9, Jennifer Hefner at Rockhurst, 8/31/07 2. 7, Michelle Eckhardt vs. Dallas Baptist, 8/30/03 7. 6, Courtney VanGroningen vs. Augustana, 10/16/12 7. 6, Laura Dolezal at Upper Iowa, 11/2/07 7. 6, Michelle Eckhardt vs Christian Brothers, 9/5/03 7. 6, Heather Schuller at Bemidji State, 10/5/01 7. 6, Janel Moody vs. Minnesota-Morris, 9/26/01 2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 33 WILDCAT RECORD BOOK

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE GAME TEAM RECORDS

Kills Service Aces 1. 96, vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 1. 16, at Winona State, 9/24/04 2. 89, at Northern State, 9/23/05 1. 16, vs. North Dakota, 8/30/02 3. 84, vs. North Dakota, 9/8/01 3. 15, vs. Minot State, 9/30/16 4. 83, vs. Morningside, 9/19/02 3. 15, vs. Southwest Baptist, 8/29/03 5. 80, at South Dakota, 10/13/07 5. 14, vs. University of Mary, 9/29/12 6. 79, vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 10/2/02 5. 14, vs. Bemidji State, 10/5/01 7. 78, at Concordia-St. Paul, 10/19/01 5. 14, vs. Dallas Baptist, 8/30/03 7. 78, vs. South Dakota State, 8/25/01 8. 13, vs. MSU Moorhead, 11/11/16 7. 78, vs. Hawaii Hilo, 8/31/02 8. 13, vs. Mary, 9/24/11 10. 77, at Dordt College, 10/9/06 8. 13, vs. Urbana, 9/3/10 8. 13, vs. Elizabeth City State, 8/25/07 Attack Attempts 8. 13, at Minnesota-Morris, 9/26/01 1. 285, vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 8. 13, at Bemidji State, 10/17/03 2. 279, at South Dakota, 10/13/07 8. 13, at Minnesota Crookston, 10/18/03 3. 256, vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 10/20/07 4. 255, vs. Augustana, 10/3/07 Digs 4. 255, at Northern State, 9/23/05 1. 141, at Dordt College, 10/9/06 6. 244, at MSU Moorhead, 9/24/05 2. 139, at South Dakota, 10/13/07 7. 243, vs. Northern State, 11/10/05 3. 129, vs. Northern State, 11/10/05 8. 241, vs. Mary, 9/14/07 4. 127, vs. Concordia University, 10/14/05 9. 238, at Dordt College, 10/9/06 4. 127, at Northern State, 9/23/05 10. 237, vs. Mo.-St. Louis, 9/1/07 6. 125, vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 7. 123, vs. Central Oklahoma, 9/28/04 Attack Percentage 8. 122, vs. Winona State, 10/15/05 1. .533, vs. William Jewell, 9/14/13 8. 122, vs. MSU Moorhead, 10/21/05 2. .467, at University of Mary, 9/25/10 10. 115, vs. Mo.-St. Louis, 9/1/07 3. .446, vs. Peru State, 10/16/13 10. 115, vs. Mary, 9/14/07 4. .442, vs. Illinois-Springfi eld, 9/12/09 5. .434, vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 9/5/15 Blocks 6. .432, at Dakota Wesleyan, 8/24/01 1. 24, vs. Southwest Minnesota, 10/24/07 7. .427, at William Jewell, 10/21/14 2. 21, vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 10/20/07 8. .425, vs. Franklin Pierce, 9/8/12 3. 18, at Bemidji State, 10/6/07 8. .425, vs.Southwest Baptist, 8/29/03 3. 18, at Rockhurst University, 8/31/07 10. .420, vs. Saint Leo, 9/10/10 5. 17, at Northern State, 10/10/07 5. 17, vs. Concordia University, 10/14/05 Assists 7. 16, vs. Southwest Minnesota, 11/1/12 1. 85, vs. Rockhurst, 8/25/06 7. 16, vs. Southwest Minnesota, 9/11/10 2. 83, at Northern State, 9/23/05 9. 15, vs. Rollins (Fla.), 9/1/17 3. 79, vs. North Dakota, 9/8/01 9. 15, at Sioux Falls, 9/15/16 4. 74, vs. Winona State, 10/15/05 9. 15, vs. Winona State, 9/14/12 4. 74, vs. Drury, 8/30/03 9. 15, at Augustana, 9/18/12 4. 74, vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 10/2/02 9. 15, vs. Minnesota State, 10/7/11 7. 72, at South Dakota, 10/13/0 9. 15, vs. Mo.-St. Louis, 9/1/07 8. 71, vs. Northern State, 11/8/13 9. 15, vs. Mary, 9/14/07 8. 71, at Bemidji State, 10/6/07 9. 15, vs. MSU Moorhead, 11/10/07 8. 71, at Minnesota Crookston, 10/28/05 9. 15, vs. CSU-Pueblo, 9/2/06 8. 71, vs. St. Edwards, 8/28/04 9. 15, at MSU Moorhead, 9/24/05

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 34 VOLLEYBALL ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS

All-NSIC First Team Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference All-NAIA District 11 Second Team 2017...... Erin Gross NSIC Post Season Awards 1983...... Jill Zeiss 2016...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2015 - Courtney VanGroningen 2015...... Alyssa Frauendorfer Libero of the Year All-NAIA District 11 2015...... Katie Hughes 2013 - Alyssa Frauendorfer Honorable Mention 2015...... Leisa McClintock Freshman of the Year 1988...... Meg Hurley 2015...... Courtney VanGroningen 2010 - Leigh Connot 1988...... Kristi Bateman 2014...... Alyssa Frauendorfer Libero of the Year 2014...... Leisa McClintock 2009 - Scott Kneifl Daktronics All-Region 2013...... Alyssa Frauendorfer Coach of the Year 2010...... Diedra Artz 2013...... Cori Hobbs 2006 - Laura Dolezal 2010...... Jennifer Hefner 2011 ...... Tali Fredrickson Libero of the Year 2009...... Jennifer Hefner 2010...... Diedra Artz 2005 - Laura Dolezal 2008...... Jennifer Hefner 2010...... Jennifer Hefner Libero of the Year 2007...... Laura Dolezal 2007...... Emily Schroeder 2009...... Diedra Artz 2005 - Scott Kneifl 2009...... Jennifer Hefner 2006...... Laura Dolezal Co-Coach of the Year 2006...... Emily Schroeder 2008...... Jennifer Hefner 2005...... Jacey Kuck Schwarz 2007...... Laura Dolezal All-CSIC First Team 2005...... Laura Dolezal 2007...... Emily Schroeder Central States Intercollegiate Conference 2001...... Lindsey Koch 2006...... Emily Schroeder 1990...... Shelly Lueders 2006...... Brittany Coleman 1989...... Shelly Lueders Daktronics All-American 2006...... Laura Dolezal 1989...... Tanya Gappa Second Team 2006...... Michelle Eckhardt 1986...... Missy Stoltenberg 2007...... Emily Schroeder 2005...... Laura Dolezal 2006...... Emily Schroeder 2005...... Julie Jacobsen All-CSIC Second Team 2005...... Jacey Kuck Schwarz 1990...... Kristi Jaminet AVCA All-Region First Team 2004...... Julie Jacobsen 1987...... Shelle Lau 2015...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2004...... Jacey Kuck Schwarz 1987...... Diane Hanus 2013...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2004...... Chelse Schultz 1985...... Diane Hanus 2012...... Cori Hobbs 2003...... Rayna Nelson 1985...... Shelle Lau 2011 ...... Tali Fredrickson 2003...... Kasey Meyer 1981...... Annette Reiman 2010...... Jennifer Hefner 2003...... Laurie Schroeder 2009...... Jennifer Hefner 2001...... Lindsey Koch All-CSIC Honorable Mention 2007...... Emily Schroeder 2001...... Rayna Nelsen 1987...... Meg Hurley 2006...... Brittany Coleman 2001...... Kasey Meyer 1985...... Meg Hurley 2006...... Emily Schroeder 1999...... Lindsey Koch 1982...... Annette Reiman 1999...... Rayna Nelsen AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention All-NAC First Team 2016...... Alyssa Frauendorfer All-NSIC Second Team Nebraska Athletic Conference 2015...... Courtney VanGroningen 2017...... Jaci Brahmer 1987...... Shelle Lau 2014...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2010...... Diedra Artz 2016...... Erin Gross All-NAC Second Team 2010...... Leigh Connot 2016...... Michaela Mestl 2006...... Laura Dolezal 1987...... Diane Hanus 2015...... Elizabeth Gebhardt 2003...... Rayna Nelson 2014...... Katie Hughes 1986...... Missy Stoltenberg 1986...... Meg Hurley 2013...... Leisa McClintock AVCA All-American Second Team 2012...... Alex Armes 2010...... Jennifer Hefner 2012...... Cori Hobbs All-NAC Honorable Mention 2009...... Jennifer Hefner 2012...... Leisa McClintock 1987...... Meg Hurley 2007...... Emily Schroeder 2010...... Diedra Artz 1986...... Diana Asay 2006...... Emily Schroeder 2010...... Jennifer Hefner All-NCC Second Team AVCA All-American Third Team All-NSIC Honorable Mention Nebraska College Conference 2015...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2011 ...... Leigh Connot 1982...... Annette Reiman 2010...... Diedra Artz AVCA Honorable Mention 2010...... Jennifer Hefner All-NCC Honorable Mention All-American 2009...... Tali Fredrickson 1982...... Bobbie Gierman 2016...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2009...... Lea Hartigan 1982...... Beth Erickson 2015...... Courtney VanGroningen 2005...... Emily Schroeder 2014...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2005...... Michelle Eckhardt NAIA All-American Honorable Mention 2013...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2001...... Jessie Erwin 1990...... Shelly Lueders 2012...... Cori Hobbs 2001...... Laurie Schroeder 1999...... Melanie Kershaw AVCA Central Region All-NAIA District 11 First Team Freshman of the Year 1990...... Shelly Lueders 2013...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 1989...... Shelly Lueders 2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 35 VOLLEYBALL ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS

NSIC All-Academic Team NSIC All-Academic Team (cont.) CoSIDA Academic 2017...... Bree Ackermann 2009...... Mindy Moody All American Second Team 2017...... Morgan Alexander 2009...... Shelby Schultz 2017...... Megan Gebhardt 2017...... Tarrin Beller 2009...... Tessa Wietfeld ESPN Academic All-American 2017...... Megan Gebhardt 2008...... Diedra Artz 2017...... Erin Gross First Team 2008...... Erin Dostal 2010...... Jennifer Hefner 2017...... Haley Kaluth 2008...... Meredy Dubbs 2009...... Jennifer Hefner 2017...... Payton Ruhl 2008...... Jennifer Hefner 2017...... Katie Stephens 2008...... Jenna Jansen CoSIDA Academic 2017...... Maria Wortmann 2008...... Brittany Van Beek 2016...... Bree Ackermann All District VII First Team 2007...... Mattie Burnham 2017...... Megan Gebhardt 2016...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2007...... Laura Dolezal 2016...... Megan Gebhardt 2007...... Emily Schroeder 2016...... Erin Gross Capital One Academic All District VII 2007...... Meredy Dubbs First Team 2016...... Michaela Mestl 2007...... Amanda Johnson 2011 ...... Tatum Wroblewski 2016...... Alex Opperman 2007...... Brittany Van Beek Capital One Academic All District VII 2016...... Payton Ruhl 2007...... Jordan Schaffer 2016...... Maria Wortmann 2007...... Tessa Wietfeld Second Team 2015...... Bree Ackermann 2006...... Mattie Burnham 2014...... Leisa McClintock 2015...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2006...... Emily Schroeder ESPN Academic All District VII 2015...... Elizabeth Gebhardt 2006...... Ann Beiermann First Team 2015...... Erin Gross 2006...... Meredy Dubbs 2010...... Jennifer Hefner 2015...... Katie Hughes 2006...... Amanda Johnson 2009...... Jennifer Hefner 2015...... Leisa McClintock 2006...... Brittany Van Beek ESPN The Magazine Academic 2015...... Michaela Mestl 2006...... Allie Hansen All District VII Second Team 2015...... Alex Opperman 2005...... Mattie Burnham 2008...... Jennifer Hefner 2015...... Sydney Rose 2005...... Laura Dolezal 2006...... Emily Schroeder 2015...... Courtney VanGroningen 2005...... Michelle Eckhardt GTE Academic All District VII 2014...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2005...... Lani Recob Second Team 2014...... Elizabeth Gebhardt 2004...... Michelle Eckhardt 1997...... Renee Fuhr 2014...... Katie Hughes 2004...... Libby Nelson 2014...... Leisa McClintock 2004...... Lani Recob NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic 2014...... Michaela Mestl 2004...... Chelse Schultz With Distinction Award 2014...... Alex Opperman 2004...... Jacy Kuck Schwarz 2016-17 ...... Alyssa Frauendorfer 2014...... Sydney Rose 2003...... Linsey Boehm 2016-17 ...... Michaela Mestl 2014...... Courtney VanGroningen 2003...... Julie Jacobsen 2015-16 ...... Elizabeth Gebhardt 2013...... Elizabeth Gebhardt 2003...... Jacey Kuck 2015-16 ...... Katie Hughes 2013...... Katie Hughes 2015-16 ...... Leisa McClintock 2003...... Libby Nelson 2012-13 ...... Melanie Placke 2013...... Lexi Malm 2003...... Lani Recob 2013...... Leisa McClintock 2011-12 ...... Mindy Moody 2003...... Chelse Schultz 2010-11 ...... Jennifer Hefner 2013...... Jennifer Nakata 2003...... Heather Schuller 2013...... Courtney VanGroningen 2002...... Kylie Bathen 2013...... Tatum Wroblewski Elite 90 Award 2002...... Kyla Batten 2015-16 ...... Leisa McClintock 2012...... Alex Armes 2002...... Linsey Boehm NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship 2012...... Lexi Malm 2002...... Angie Kraus 2010-11 ...... Jennifer Hefner 2012...... Melanie Placke 2002...... Rayna Nelsen 2012...... Tatum Wroblewski 2002...... Libby Nelson NCAA Degree Completion Award 2011 ...... Nicole Brungardt 2002...... Laurie Schroeder 2015-16 ...... Katie Hughes 2011 ...... Leigh Connot 2002...... Heather Schuller 2011 ...... Mindy Moody 2002...... Chelse Schultz AVCA Team Academic Award 2011 ...... Shelby Schultz 2001...... Kyla Batten 2017-18 2011 ...... Melanie Placke 2001...... Jessie Erwin 2016-17 2011 ...... McKenna Reagan 2015-16 2001...... Lindsey Koch 2014-15 2011 ...... Tatum Wroblewski 2001...... Kasey Meyer 2010...... Diedra Artz 2013-14 2001...... Rayna Nelsen 2012-13 2010...... Nicole Brungardt 2001...... Laurie Schroeder 2011-12 2010...... Leigh Connot 2001...... Heather Schuller 2010-11 2010...... Tali Fredrickson 2000...... Kyla Batten 2009-10 2010...... Lea Hartigan 2000...... Lindsey Koch 2008-09 2010...... Jennifer Hefner 2000...... Rayna Nelsen 2007-08 2010...... Mindy Moody 2000...... Laurie Schroeder 2006-07 2010...... Melanie Placke 2005-06 1999...... Melissa Frahm 2004-05 2010...... Shelby Schultz 1999...... Melanie Kershaw 2009...... Diedra Artz 2003-04 1999...... Jodie Larsen 2002-03 2009...... Nicole Brungardt 2009...... Jennifer Hefner 2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 36 VOLLEYBALL LETTERWINNERS

Cheryl Abts, 1978-79-80 Sandra Hilbers, 1981-82 Jordan Schaffer, 2006-07 Bree Ackermann, 2014-15-16-17 Cori Hobbs, 2010-11-12-13 Emily Schroeder, 2005-06-07 Morgan Alexander, 2016-17 Susan Homan, 1977-78-79 Laurie Schroeder, 1999-00-01-02 Trisha Arens, 1996-97 Katie Hughes, 2012-13-14-15 Heather Schuller, 2000-01-02-03 Diedra Artz, 2008-09-10 Marti Hunt, 1989 Chelse Schultz, 2001-02-03-04 Alex Armes, 2009-10-11-12 Megan Hurley, 1985-86-87 Shelby Schultz, 2008-09-10-11 Diana Asay, 1983-84-85-86 Julie Jacobsen, 2002-03-04-05 Carol Sigdestad, 1994 Tracy Atkins, 1990-91-92 Kristi Jaminet, 1988-90-91 Lisa Skradski, 1990-91-92-93 Alyssa Ballenger, 2017 Jenna Jansen, 2007-08 Kari Slickers, 1996-97 Lisa Barr, 2004 Amanda Johnson, 2005-06-07 Sami Spenner, 2009 Kristi Bateman, 1985-86-87 Amy Johnson, 1995-96-97-98 Megan Statton, 2007 Kylie Bathen, 2001 Andra Jones, 1981-82-83-84 Katie Stephens, 2016-17 Kyla Batten, 1999-00-01-02 Haley Kauth, 2016-17 Melissa Stoltenberg, 1983-84-85-86 Timarie Bebee, 2002 Nancy Kennedy, 1988-89-90-91 Marilyn Strate, 1976-77-78-80 Mary Becker, 1981-82-83-84 Melanie Kershaw, 1998-99 Laura Stuerman, 1986-87 Ann Beiermann, 2005 Maddie Knobbe, 2017 Jenifer Svitak, 1993-94-95-96 Katie Beiermann, 2012-13 Lindsey Koch, 1998-99-00-01 Allison Timmermans, 2017 Tarrin Beller, 2016-17 Angela Kraus, 2001-02 Brittany Van Beek, 2005-06-07-08 Brenda Blausey, 1996-97-98 Jacey Kuck Schwarz, 2002-03-04-05 Erin Van Diest, 2002 Linda Bode, 1983-84-85 Tracy Kuester, 1990-91 Erica Vanderstoep, 2004 Linsey Boehm, 2000-01-02-03 Katie Kurtz, 2013 Courtney VanGroningen, 2012-13-14-15 Phylis Boehmer, 1986-87-88-89 Jodie Larsen, 1998-99 Cassie Vescio, 1990-91-92-93 Jaci Brahmer, 2017 Michelle Lau, 1986-87 Ashley Vogt, 2004-05-06-07 Megan Brown, 2004 Kristin Linderman, 2002-03 Erika Vonderohe, 1998 Nicole Brungardt, 2008-09-10-11 Shelly Lueders, 1988-89-90-91 Mikelle Waller, 1987 Mattie Burnham, 2004-05-06-07 Katie Lutt, 1997 Sue Walter, 1982-83-84-85 Hope Carter, 2017 Lexi Malm, 2012-13 Jacee Weber, 2017 Brittany Coleman, 2006 Tracy Manzer, 2000 Cori Weinfurtner, 1989-90-91-92 Leigh Connot, 2009-10-11 Judith Martin, 1977-78-79 Danielle Wessel, 2005-06-07-08 Jade Cunningham, 2012 Leisa McClintock, 2012-13-14-15 Tracy Wessel, 1995-96 Stacey Deterding, 1987-88-89-90 Jaime Melton, 1991-92-93-94 Tessa Wietfeld, 2006-07-08-09 Pam Drickey, 1994-95 Michaela Mestl, 2013-14-15-16 Angela Wilbur, 1986-87-90 Laura Dolezal, 2004-05-06-07 Kasey Meyer, 1999-00-01-02 Maria Wortmann, 2015-16-17 Erin Dostal, 2007-08 Wendy Miller, 1997-99 Tatum Wroblewski, 2010-11-12-13 Meredy Dubbs, 2005-06-07-08 Marlene Mogensen, 1977-78-79-80 Stacy Zehr, 1986-87-88-89 Maddie Duffy, 2017 Anne Montag, 1980 Jill Zeiss, 1982-83-84-85 Michelle Eckhardt, 2003-04-05-06 Janel Moody, 1999-00-01-02 Holly Ellwanger, 2015 Mindy Moody, 2008-09-10-11 Jessica Erwin, 1998-99-00-01 Jennifer Nakata, 2012-13 Carrie Fink, 1995-96-97-98 Rayna Nelsen, 1999-00-01-02 Shanna Fleischman, 2004 Libby Nelson, 2001-02-03-04 Annette Fluckey, 1992-93-94-95 Christine Ono, 2000-01 Melissa Frahm, 1996-97-98-99 Alex Opperman, 2013-14-15-16 Alyssa Frauendorfer, 2013-14-15-16 Kelli Parry, 1998 Tali Fredrickson, 2008-09-10-11 Madison Pernicek, 2009 Manni Frerichs, 1998-99 Laura Pfi ster, 1994-95 Kolette Frevert, 1985-86-87 Kari Pichler, 1995-96-97 Reneé Fuhr, 1995-96-97-98 Erin Pick, 1995-96-97 Riley Funk, 2014 Melanie Placke, 2009-10-11-12 Tammy Gablenz, 1994-95 Jessica Pontow, 1995-96-97-98 Elizabeth Gebhardt, 2012-13-14-15 Deb Prenger, 1983-84-85 Megan Gebhardt, 2015-16-17 Linda Prchal, 1979-81 Jill Grant, 1995-96 McKenna Reagan, 2010-11 Lora Grant, 1992-93-94-95 Lani Recob, 2002-03-04-05 Erin Gross, 2015-16-17 Jennifer Reed, 1994 Amy Gudmundson, 1994-95-96-97 Buffy Romshek, 1988-89-90 Mariah Halvorsen, 2015-16 Sydney Rose, 2013-14-15 Jennifer Hammer, 1991-92-93 Barbara Ross, 1971 Allie Hansen, 2004-05-06 Tanya Rotherham, 1991-92-93 Rayna Nelsen (1999-2002) was a three Lea Hartigan, 2007-08-09-10 Jennifer Rowse, 1996-97 time All-Northern Sun Conference Jennifer Hefner, 2007-08-09-10 Payton Ruhl, 2015-16-17 selection for the Wildcats.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 37 2015 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONS NCAA FINAL FOUR

#11 Wayne State College made school history in the fi rst week of December, 2015 as the Wildcats defeated three top 10 teams in three days to capture its fi rst-ever NCAA Division II Central Regional title in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Wildcats opened the Central Regional with a 3-1 win over #8 Central Missouri 25-20, 25-19, 21-25, 25-18 on De- cember 3rd. WSC rallied from a fi rst-set defi cit in the Regional Semi- Finals the next night, beating #4 Southwest Minnesota State 17-25, 25-21, 25-22 and 25-22 on December 4th. Wayne State completed the three-day run at the regional by sweeping top-seeded and #1 ranked Concordia-St. Paul in the Central Regional Final by scores of 25-16, 26-24, 25- 10. WSC hit a sizzling .410 in the title match against the host Golden Bears, led by senior rightside hitter Elizabeth Gebhardt with 14 kills and a .636 attack percentage. Katie Hughes fol- lowed with 13 kills and 13 digs while Michaela Mestl posted a double-double with 10 kills and 12 digs. The Wildcats landed fi ve players on the 12-member Central Region Tournament Team. They included senior rightside hitter Elizabeth Gebhardt, senior outside hitter Katie Hughes, senior setter Leisa McClintock, senior libero Courtney Van- Groningen and junior middle hitter Alyssa Frauendorfer. With the Central Region title, Wayne State advanced to its fi rst-ever trip to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight December 10-12, 2-15 in Tampa, Florida.

The 11th-ranked Wildcats continued their history making run one week later at the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in Tampa, Florida (December 10-12, 2015). In the national quarter-fi nals, Wayne State used a match- high 19 kills from Alyssa Frauendorfer and withstood a late rally by Carson-Newman (Tenn.) to to 25-20, 25-22, 18-25, 25-16 over the Eagles. Mestl and Hughes each added double-doubles for Wayne State in the victory with Mestl recording 14 kills and 14 digs while Hughes accounted for 12 kills and 18 digs. In the semi-fi nals the following night, #13 Palm Beach At- lantic defeated the #11 Wildcats 25-21, 25-21, 27-25 to end Wayne State’s season in the NCAA Final Four. WSC built leads in the fi rst two sets, but the Swordfi sh mounted rallies both times to win the fi rst two sets 25-21. Palm Beach Atlantic led early in the third set, but WSC rallied and had set point at 25-24 but the Swordfi sh scored the fi nal three points to end Wayne State’s season. Hughes led WSC with 17 kills followed by Mestl with eight. Frauendorfer was named to the Elite Eight All-Tournament Team while senior setter Leisa McClintock received the Elite 90 Award as the top student-athlete with the highest cumu- lative grade-point-average participating at the fi nals site for each of the NCAA’s championships. Wayne State ended the season with a record of 28-8, reaching the NCAA Volleyball Final Four for the fi rst time in school history.

2018 WSC Volleyball Media Guide - 38 WILDCAT NCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT TEAMS

2005 NCAA Division II North Central Regional 2006 NCAA Division II North Central Regional

2007 NCAA Division II North Central Regional 2008 NCAA Division II Central Regional

2009 NCAA Division II Central Regional 2010 NCAA Division II Central Regional

2011 NCAA Division II Central Regional 2012 NCAA Division II Central Regional

2014 NCAA Division II Central Regional 2015 NCAA Division II Central Region Champions 2018 Wayne State College Volleyball Team

Front Row - left to right: Maria Wortmann, Megan Gebhardt, Hope Carter, Haley Kauth and Jacee We- ber. Middle Row - left to right: Maddie Duffy, Morgan Alexander, Katie Stephens, Gabby Sullivan, Lauren Jacobsen, Rachel Walker and Assistant Coach Kim DePew. Back Row - Assistant Coach Katie Morris, Volunteer Assistant Coach John Petersen, Head Coach Scott Kneifl , Tarrin Beller, Jaci Brahmer, Allison Timmermans, Maddie Knobbe, Alyssa Ballenger and Athletic Trainer Spencer Bassett.