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We are Saint Benedict

2012 Blazer Volleyball Team

Blazer Volleyball Coaches

The Blazers

CSB Quick Facts

2011 Blazer Volleyball Review

2012 Blazer Athlete Profiles

2012 Blazer Outlook

Blazer Volleyball Record Book

CSB Athletic Staff

Blazer Volleyball History

MIAC Opponents

Blazer Backers

2012 Blazer Fall Sports Schedule

Equal Opportunity at CSBThe College of Saint Benedict is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap in accordance with the requirements of federal and state law. College of Saint Benedict is an equal opportunity employer and follows affirmative action policy in recruiting and hiring faculty and staff.

Conference/Membership AffiliationSince the 1985-86 school year, Saint Benedict has been a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on the Division III level and a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The MIAC, which was founded in 1920 and sponsors championships in 25 teams, 13 for men and 12 for wom-en, is recognized as one of the toughest NCAA Division III women’s and men’s intercollegiate athletic conferences in the country. The MIAC is a conference in which the athletes are students first, yet they still have the opportu-nity to reach any height to which their athletic abilities take them. As a component of NCAA Division III, no institution in the MIAC offers any athletic scholarships.

MIAC teams compete in several formats. Among these are round-robin play, round-robin tournaments and championship meets or tournaments.

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AWARENESS OF GODTo look for God not in the abstract but in the ordinary events of every day.

COMMUNITY LIVINGTo become who we are by our relationships with others.

DIGNITY OF WORKTo appreciate the dignity of work in God’s creation.

HOSPITALITYTo offer warmth, acceptance, and joy in welcoming others.

JUSTICETo work toward a just order in our immediate environment and in the larger society.

LISTENINGTo hear keenly and sensitively the voices of persons and all created beings. MODERATIONTo be content with living simply and finding balance in work, prayer, and leisure.

PEACETo strive for peace on all levels: with self, others, and God.

RESPECT FOR PERSONSTo respect each person regardless of class, background, or professional skill.

STABILITYTo cultivate rootedness and a shared sense of mission.

STEWARDSHIPTo appreciate and care lovingly for the goods of this place.

Benedictine Values

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Leadership for Change Wisdom for a Lifetime

The College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., was founded by Benedictine Sisters in 1913. The college was uniquely and specifically formed by women for women. Saint Benedict was the 13th women’s college in the United States and today is one of only 64 women’s colleges in the country. Whether in the classroom, at a sporting event, or living in the residence halls, CSB seeks to incorporate learning experiences inspired by the Catholic and Benedictine tradition.

The Saint Benedict experience creates a sense of community rarely seen at other colleges. It provides a safe and comfortable environment ideal for inquiring, learning and growing.

Located in the heart of central Minnesota lake country and surrounded by 3,500 acres of pure forests and wholesome prairies, Saint Benedict is just minutes away from the St. Cloud metro area and an hour drive from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Students experience the benefits of small town modesty, while enjoying the convenient access of a big city.

The College of Saint Benedict has a unique partnership with Saint John’s University, a men’s college located four miles away. The schools are nationally recognized Catholic liberal arts colleges and ranked as two of the top three Catholic colleges in the nation. We share one academic program, and students attend classes together on both campuses. This integrated learning experience combines a challenging academic program with extensive opportunities for international study, leadership, service learning, spiritual growth, and cultural and athletic involvement.

Both schools are dedicated to the development of a person as a whole. Offering single-gender and co-educational experiences, each strive to meet the distinct needs of women and men. Another advantage of this partnership is the expansion of resources for both institutions. CSB and SJU provide the education and opportunities of a large university accompanied with the individual attention of a small private college.

Saint Benedict strives to present students with opportunities to explore, stretch, and challenge their personal excellence. By developing their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical helath, our goal is to enable every woman to achieve her utmost potential.

The College of Saint Benedict’s mission is to foster integrated learning, exceptional leadership for change, and wisdom for a lifetime.

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Laura Schmitt5-7 | FYOutside HitterChaska, Minn.

Shannon Bassett5-11 | Sr.Middle BlockerEagan, Minn. 15

Kendra Coleman 5-10 | Jr.Middle/Right HitterPelican Rapids, Minn. 2

Chelsea Rachel5-7 | Jr.LiberoMaple Lake, Minn. 5

Kathryn Gaydos5-7 | Jr.Setter Savage, Minn. 6

Lexi Alm5-11 | Jr.Outside HitterStacy, Minn. 13

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Julia Bedford5-10 | Sr.Outside HitterSt. Paul, Minn. 7

Taya Kockelman6-0 | So.SetterMinneota, Minn. 10

Bailey Rykken5-11 | So.Middle BlockerBabbitt, Minn. 8

Callie Neumann6-0 | So.Middle BlockerWinsted, Minn. 11

Anna Wagner5-10 | FYMiddle HitterRochester, Minn. 16

Sophie Stangl6-0 | So.Middle BlockerBuffalo, Minn. 12

Briana Traut5-9 | So.Outside HitterSt. Cloud, Minn. 4

Kelly Davenport5-6 | So.Defensive SpecialistLakeville, Minn. 14

Cassie Yurick5-5 | So.LiberoWoodbury, Minn. 9

Victoria Nass5-4 | So.Defensive SpecialistFaribault, Minn. 1

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Theresa Naumann begins her third year as an assistant coach for the Blazers. A four-year volleyball player at CSB, Naumann was a senior captain for the Blazers and averaged 0.63 blocks per game her junior and senior years. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in nutrition.

A native of Columbia Heights, Minn., Naumann is a 2004 graduate of Totino-

Grace High School, where she was a two-time all-conference selection in volleyball and captained her volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. Naumann works as an admission representative at CSB/SJU.

Amanda Anderson enters her ninth year with the Blazer volleyball team as an assistant coach in 2012. She provides extensive experience in coaching and playing volleyball at the collegiate level.

Anderson’s resume has depth in coaching experience. In 2003-04 Anderson was the head coach at Central Cass High School and has coached numerous

camps across Minnesota and North Dakota including North Dakota State University, University of Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota State.

Anderson was a member of the North Dakota State women’s volleyball team from 1999-2002. The four year letter winner helped guide the Bison to a 29-3 overall record her senior year.

A 2003 graduate of North Dakota State University, Anderson received a Bachelor of Science degree in human performance and fitness, with a minor in business and received a Master of Science degree in sports administration from St. Cloud State University in 2008.

Along with her coaching responsibilities, Anderson serves as assistant campus recreation director at CSB.

Anderson is married to Erik Anderson, who is employed by Northland Capital in St. Cloud, Minn. They have been married for six years, have one daughter and are expecting their second this fall.

Head coach Nicole Hess begins her third season as head coach of the Blazer volleyball team in 2012.

In her second season as head coach, Hess led the Blazers to an 8-3 MIAC record with an 18-13 overall mark. The Blazers tied for third place in the MIAC and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. On Nov. 1, 2011, Hess earned

her 100th career coaching victory with a 3-1 win over Gustavus in the first round of the MIAC playoffs.

During her first year as head coach, Hess led the Blazers to a 6-5 MIAC record and 18-12 overall mark, which clinched a MIAC Playoff berth. CSB upended Saint Mary’s 3-1 in the first round but fell to eventual conference champion St. Olaf 3-2 in the semifinals.

Hess has an overall head coaching record of 100-157 (.389) and a MIAC record of 29-70 (.293). She inherited a rebuilding program at St. Catherine in 2003 and made great progress in her seven seasons there. During the last two seasons the Wildcats won more than 10 games for the first time since 1996.

As a collegiate player, Hess achieved success as a four-time All-MIAC honoree at St. Olaf College. She was a three-time member of the All-Region team and in 2001 was selected to the AVCA All-America second team. Hess holds school records in career kills (2,041), career hitting percentage (.352), kills in a season (573) and hitting percentage in a season (.392). She graduated from St. Olaf in 2002 with a Bachelor’s Degree in social studies education. Prior to coaching at St. Catherine, Hess was an assistant volleyball coach at the University of St. Thomas for one season, in which they won the MIAC Championship.

Hess believes discipline is integral to any successful program. Trust, respect and integrity are equally as important as physical strength and talent. Hess develops a supportive, yet challenging environment in which her teams can grow. Every practice, game and season is an opportunity to develop individually and collectively.

Along with her head coaching position, Hess is an assistant athletic director at CSB. She is married to Paul Hess, who is employed by Milacron based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have been married for nine years and have three children – two sons and one daughter.

CoachesNICOLE HESS, HEAD COACH AMANDA ANDERSON, ASST. COACH

THERESA NAUMANN, ASST. COACH

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The 1970’s were a time of change, revolution, and transformation. Increased influence of the women’s movement, heightened concern over the environment, and improved space exploration were just a few of the headlines.

Saint Benedict was changing too.

In the 1976-77 season, the Saint Benedict volleyball team decided they would like their colors to be red and white. Known as the Bennies of the College of Saint Benedict, they also decided they wanted a new moniker. So, they held a contest to find a new nickname.

CSB students were invited to submit ideas, and student-athletes selected the one they liked best.

“Blazers,” submitted by first-year student Mary Haffner, was chosen as the official sports name. This was a perfect fit as it flawlessly described the hard work, determination, and success of the trailblazing women who founded the college.

These sisters “blazed” their way through a field of uncertainty and unknown land to settle in Minnesota in 1856. They went on to establish the largest Benedictine community in the United States. They also built hundreds of hospitals, schools, orphanages -- and the College of Saint Benedict in 1913.

Blazers pays tribute to the courageous, strong, and bold women of the past and gives encouragement and pride to the women of the future.

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Location: St. Joseph, MinnesotaChartered/Founded: 1887/1913Enrollment: 2,056 (undergraduates)

Varsity Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball

Facility/Capacity: Claire Lynch Hall/1,000

National Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIAthletic Conference Affiliation: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)

Faculty:294 full-time; 65 part-time. 80 percent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field.

Academic Programs: More than 60 areas of study with 36 majors and 32 minor programs. Semester schedule. Liberal arts curriculum. Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science in nursing.

Student/faculty ratio: 12:1, average class size is 20.

Multicultural/International: CSB has 132 international students which equates to 6.3% of the total headcount. Multicultural/American students of color percentage: 9.6 percent; international percentage: 6.4 percent; number of countries represented: 42; number of international students: 132.

International Study: We offer 17 semester-long international study programs to 14 countries on 6 continents: Australia, Austria, Chile, China, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, and South Africa. In addition, the colleges sponsor over 20 short-term international programs around the world each year. CSB and SJU rank second nationally in semester-long study abroad participation among baccalaureate institutions for total number of study abroad students. More than 66% of CSB students participate in one of the college’s semester-long programs.

CSB Volleyball FactsTeam Name: BlazersColors: Red and WhiteHead Coach: Nicole Hess (3rd season)Assistant Coaches: Amanda Anderson, Thersea Naumann2011 Overall Record: 18-132011 MIAC Record: 8-32011 MIAC Finish: Third (tie)

CSB Athletics DirectoryCSB Athletics: (320) 363-5301Athletic Director: Carol Howe-Veenstra (320) 363-5201Asst. Athletic Director, Compliance: Nicole Hess (320) 363-5286Asst. Athletic Director, Events: Steve Kimble (320) 363-5873Athletic Department Coordinator: Deanne Hollermann (320) 363-5301MIAC Faculty Athletics Rep.: LuAnn Reif (320) 363-5168Athletic Recruiting Coordinator: Mike Durbin (320) 363-5073Home Contest Manager: Rachael Click (320) 363-5724

Athletic Media RelationsDirector: Pat McCabe (320) 363-5151Office Assistants:Calvin Herold, Emily Lueck (320) 363-5151

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Head CoachesBasketball: Mike Durbin (320) 363-5073Cross Country: Robin Balder-Lanoue (320) 363-5514Golf: Daryl Schomer (320) 363-5301Hockey: Jen Kranz (320) 363-5870Soccer: Steve Kimble (320) 363-5873Softball: Rachael Click (320) 363-5724Swimming and Diving: Jordan Wolfrum (320) 363-5169Tennis: Scott Larsen (320) 363-5301Track and Field: Robin Balder-Lanoue (320) 363-5514Volleyball: Nicole Hess (320) 363-5286

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Under the direction of second-year head coach Nicole Hess, the Blazers finished 18-3 overall and 8-3 in the MIAC. With Hess earning her 100th career coaching victory while adding another 1,000 kill member to the Blazer records as the team advanced to the NCAA tournament, the Blazers undeniably had a great season.

At the start of the season, the Blazers had an overall record of 2-4. They took a turn for the best over the next 14 games, dropping only two. In October, the Blazers traveled to Michigan to participate in the Midwest Invitational, and there the team faced fierce competition and came out 1-4. November welcomed the annual MIAC tournament where the Blazers first played Gustavus Adolphus College at home and won 3-1, giving Coach Hess her 100th career coaching victory. The Blazers advanced to the semifinals, where they were eventually defeated by Concordia College, 3-0. Saint Benedict earned an at large bid to the NCAA tournament where they played St. Scholastica in the first round. The Blazers opened up a 2-1 lead over the Saints, but suffered the loss in a close 3-2 match in Moorhead, Minn. to end

the season.

Saint Benedict’s success on the court was shown through the leadership of many players. Senior Chelsie Sobieck (Wyoming, Minn., Forest Lake) appeared in 113 sets last season, posting 355 kills (10th in the MIAC) and 270 digs. She became the 11th player in Blazer history to reach 1,000 kills and ended her career fourth all-time with 1,252. She also set a new CSB standard for games played and because of her accomplishments, was named team MVP along her with her All-Conference selection.

Sophomore libero Chelsea Rachel (Maple Lake, Minn., Maple Lake) led the team in digs (599), with an average of 5.12 per set. She ended the season ranked fifth in school history in libero digs, and finished the season ranked third in the MIAC. Rachel received the Best Defensive Player award for CSB last season.

First-year Alexa Rinde (Minnetonka, Minn., Orono) proved her strength for the Blazers with 338 kills, ranking second overall for the team and was named Best Offensive Player and a was an All-Conference selection.

2011 Blazer Volleyball Results

Overall: 18-13 MIAC: 8-3

Opponent ResultsSeptember2 Carthage L 0-3 2 Concordia-Moorhead L 1-3 3 UW-Eau Claire W 3-13 Lawrence W 3-07 Northwestern L 3-19 St. Scholastica L 1-39 Gustavus W 3-210 UW- Eau Claire W3-210 Northwestern L 0-3 14 Augsburg W 3-116 St. Scholastica W 3-116 Simpson W 3-017 Minnesota Morris W 3-121 Hamline W 3-123 St. Thomas L 1-3 28 Macalester W 3-030 Luther W 3-0

October7 Saint Mary’s W 3-18 St. Olaf W 3-211 St. Catherine W 3-014 Calvin L 0-3 14 Albion W 3-015 Hope L 1-3 15 Carthage L 0-3 19 Carleton W 3-022 Gustavus W 3-2 26 Bethel L 0-3 29 Concordia-Moorhead L 2-3

November1 Gustavus W 3-13 Concordia-Moorhead L 0-3 11 St. Scholastica L 2-3

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#15 Shannon Bassett5-11

Middle Blocker Eagan, Minn.Senior Eagan

2011: Career high 12 kills against Gustavus on Sept. 9 … appeared in 47 sets for Saint Benedict … produced 65 kills and 10 service aces … had 27 digs … notched 23 blocks.

2010: Bassett appeared in all 110 sets for CSB. She contributed 207 kills and was second for CSB with a .192 hitting percentage. She led the Blazers with 28 services aces and contributed 87 blocks, 69 digs, and seven set assists. Bassett had a career-high 11 kills on September 15 against Hamline and on September 22 against Bethel.

2009: Bassett appeared in 25 sets for the Blazers. She totaled 12 kills on 42 attempts for a .214 hitting percentage. She added 13 blocks for CSB.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Eagan High School, Bassett participated in volleyball (four years) and track (three years). She was named All-Conference Honorable Mention in volleyball in 2008.

Personal: Bassett is the daughter of Kathy and Tony Bassett of Eagan, Minn. Her parents and many relatives have attended CSB/SJU. She enjoys traveling, boating, playing piano, camping and spending time with family and friends. She is majoring in communication with a minor in nutrition.

Year SP K K/Gm E TA PCT A A/Gm Digs D/Gm Blocks B/Gm SA SA/Gm2011 47 65 1.38 29 171 .211 2 0.04 27 0.57 23 0.49 10 0.212010 110 207 1.88 94 588 .192 7 0.06 69 0.63 87 0.79 28 0.252009 25 12 0.48 3 42 .214 0 0.00 2 0.08 13 0.52 0 0.00Total 182 284 1.56 126 801 .197 9 0.05 98 0.54 123 0.68 38 0.21

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The College of Saint Benedict volleyball team enters the 2012 season looking to return to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in six years. Saint Benedict earned an at large bid to the tournament last season, falling 3-2 to St. Scholastica in the first round. The Blazers finished the season with an 18-13 overall record, and went 8-3 in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) play. Ten games into the season the Blazers went on a roll, going 9-1 after the Blazer Invite, which included a 6-1 start to MIAC play. A large part of the Blazers success was the hard-hitting tandem of senior Chelsie Sobieck and first-year Alexa Rinde. Together they compiled 693 kills and were named to the MIAC All-Conference team.

Saint Benedict’s success last season came in one of the top Division III conferences in the country. The Blazers were one of four MIAC teams to advance to the NCAA Tournament last season, along with Bethel, Concordia, and St. Thomas. During conference play, CSB led the MIAC in assists (544) and kills (593).

The Blazers must replace Sobiek in 2012, who captained the Blazers in her senior season. She graduated as the CSB all-time leader in games played and became the 11th member to join the 1,000 kill club. Saint Benedict will look to the leadership of junior Lexi Alm, alongside last years’ rookie sensation Rinde. Alm and Rinde produced 338 and 325 kills respectively in 2011. Rinde hit her stride in MIAC play, finishing third in league games in both hitting percentage (.289) and kills (151).

Heading into 2012, the Blazers received mention in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top-25 poll, earning 30 points to sit just outside the top-25. The honor comes as Saint Benedict returns much of its offensive power that ranked them first in the conference in both kills and assists. Among this group were three athletes that each produced over 100 kills in 2011: sophomores Taya Kockelman and Callie Neumann, and junior Kendra Coleman. Returning to run the Blazer offense is junior setter Kathryn Gaydos and Kockelman. Kockelman compiled 838 assists her rookie season at CSB and helped lead the Blazers to the top of the MIAC in assists. Anchoring the Blazer defense will be junior libero Chelsea Rachel, who finished the 2011 season ranked third in the conference with 599 digs.

A tough overall schedule does the Blazers no favors this season. The MIAC will be tough as always and will offer strong competition. Rival St. Thomas returns Defensive Player-of-the-Year, senior Kaitlain Wachter, and Rookie-of-the-Year Kelly Foley. Defending co-champions St. Thomas and Concordia each advanced to the round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament, with St. Thomas making it to the Elite Eight. Four conference teams won 20 or more games last season, with St. Thomas leading the pack with 32 wins while Concordia was a close runner up at 27. Bethel finished with 23 and Gustavus rounded out the group with 20.

In addition to a tough MIAC schedule, the Blazers face four non-conference teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2011. Saint Benedict will play UW-Stevens Point three times, St. Scholastica twice, Northwestern twice, and UW-Eau Claire once. The Blazers begin their 2012 campaign at 5:15 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 31, against the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Eau Claire, Wis.

2012 Blazer Volleyball Outlook

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#7 Julia Bedford5-10

Outside Hitter St. Paul, Minn.Senior Cretin-Derham

2010: Appeared in 18 sets for CSB. She totaled eight kills, 32 digs, and four blocks along with recorded a season-high six kills on Sept. 10 against Augsburg, while also adding a season-high 11 digs on Sept. 24 against Augsburg.

2009: Appeared in four sets for the Blazers. She recorded one block.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Cretin-Derham Hall, Bedford was coached by Rick Keulwein. She participated in softball (three years), basketball (two years) and volleyball (one year) during her athletic career at Cretin-Derham. Bedford was an All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2008 and an All-State Honorable Mention. She received an outstanding athletic achievement award for volleyball and was an All-Conference Honorable Mention in softball in 2007 and 2008.

Personal: Bedford is the daughter of Cathy and Tom Bedford of St. Paul, Minn. Her parents attended CSB/SJU and her sister Carolyn attends CSB. She enjoys playing volleyball, watching siblings and sporting events, and learning about Irish history. Bedford is majoring in biology/pre-med, with a minor in art.

Year SP K K/Gm E TA PCT A A/Gm Digs D/Gm Blocks B/Gm SA SA/Gm2010 18 8 0.40 6 38 .053 5 0.25 32 1.60 4 0.20 3 0.152009 4 0 0.00 0 2 .000 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.25 0 0.00Total 22 8 0.33 6 40 .050 5 0.21 32 1.33 5 0.21 3 0.13

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#13 Lexi Alm5-11

Outside Hitter Stacy, Minn.Junior Forest Lake

2011: Career high 16 kills against Gustavus on Sept. 9 … appeared in 115 sets for the Blazers … ranked third on team with 325 kills and averaged 2.83 kills per set … compiled 18 service aces … had 300 digs … notched 43 blocks.

2010: Alm appeared in 89 sets for the Blazers. She was second for CSB with 3.25 digs per set for a total of 289 digs and third in kills with 207 for 2.33 kills per set. She recorded a .161 hitting percentage (4th for CSB) and six double-doubles over the course of the season. Alm had a season-high 15 kills on September 17 against St. Catherine and a season-high 22 digs on October 1 against Wartburg.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Forest Lake High School, Alm was coached by Sherri Alm. She participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (three years), and softball (four years). She was a three time All-Conference selection, two-time captain and All-State nominee in volleyball. Alm was named team MVP in basketball along with All-Conference and three time basketball All-State Academic. She was also All-Conference in softball.

Personal: Alm is the daughter of Sherri Alm of Stacy, Minn. She enjoys sports and watching movies. Alm is majoring in art and psychology.


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#2 Kendra Coleman5-10

Middle Hitter/Right Hitter Pelican Rapids, Minn.Junior Pelican Rapids

2011: Led the Blazers in blocks with 69 … career high 13 kills against UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 3 … appeared in 93 sets … notched 120 kills for CSB … had 40 digs … compiled 69 blocks.

2010: Coleman appeared in seven sets for CSB and collected two kills on two attempts for 1.000 hitting percentage. She also recorded one block.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Pelican Rapids High School, Coleman was coached by Chris Coleman. She participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (four years) and track and field (four years) during her athletic career at Pelican Rapids. In volleyball, she was a four year team MVP, MVP of the conference and All-State Honorable Mention. Coleman was named MVP in basketball, captain of the team and was All-Conference. She was also a four year team MVP in track as well as a state participant and All-Conference.

Personal: Coleman is the daughter of Chris and Jim Coleman of Pelican Rapids, Minn. She enjoys swimming, wakeboarding, fishing, horseback riding, hiking and reading. She is majoring in biology/pre-physical therapy.

Year SP K K/Gm E TA PCT A A/Gm Digs D/Gm Blocks B/Gm SA SA/Gm2011 93 120 1.29 54 355 .186 3 0.03 40 0.43 69 0.74 1 0.012010 9 2 0.22 0 2 1.000 0 0.00 1 0.11 1 0.11 0 0.00Total 102 122 1.20 54 357 .190 3 0.03 41 0.40 70 0.69 1 0.01

#6 Kathryn Gaydos5-7

Setter Savage, Minn.Junior Prior Lake

2011: All-MIAC Sportsmanship team … appeared in 100 sets for CSB … produced 475 set assists … had nine service aces … compiled 145 digs.

2010: Gaydos was named MIAC Rookie of the Year and received All-MIAC recognition. She appeared in all 110 sets and was third in the MIAC with 10.53 assists per set, 1159 total set assists. Gaydos was fourth for CSB with 44 blocks and contributed 58 kills and 21 service aces. She recorded a season-high 53 set assists on October 2 against Cornell. Gaydos contributed 50 assists on two occasions - September 17 against St. Catherine and October 22 at St. Olaf. She had a season-high seven kills on September 29 at Macalester and was named MIAC Player of the Week on September 27.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Prior Lake High School, Gaydos was coached by Mike Dean. She participated in volleyball (four years) during her athletic career at Prior Lake High School, where she was two-time All-Conference.

Personal: Gaydos is the daughter of JoAnn and Drew Gaydos of Prior Lake, Minn. She enjoys reading and watching movies. She is majoring in history and economics.


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#5 Chelsea Rachel5-7

Libero Maple Lake, Minn.Junior Maple Lake

2011: MIAC Setter/Libero of the Week Oct. 24 … ranked sixth in MIAC in digs with 196 and 4.56 per game … led the Blazers in digs with 599 and averaged 5.12 per set … career high 36 digs against Gustavus on Sept. 9 … appeared in 117 sets for CSB … earned 29 service aces.

2010: Rachel appeared in 58 sets, contributed 16 service aces and was third for CSB with 3.1 digs per set. She recorded double-digit digs in nine of her 18 matches played and recorded a season-high 24 digs on October 30 at Concordia-Moorhead. Rachel was named the team’s Most Improved Player.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Maple Lake High School, Rachel was coached by Marty Kiebel. She participated in volleyball (five years), gymnastics (three years), and softball (five years). In volleyball, she was the team captain, All-Conference three years, All-Academic four years and holds school records for most career kills, career ace serves, and career digs. In gymnastics, Rachel was the team captain, state participant and All-State honorable mention. In softball, she was the team captain, four years All-Conference, state tournament participant, a member of the All-State tournament team and participated in the softball All-Star game.

Personal: Rachel is the daughter of Julie and Don Rachel of Maple Lake, Minn. She enjoys sports, rollerblading, shopping, running, being on the lake, and spending time with friends. She is majoring in business administration.

Year SP K K/Gm E TA PCT A A/Gm Digs D/Gm Blocks B/Gm SA SA/Gm2011 117 3 0.03 5 22 -.091 33 0.28 599 5.12 0 0.00 29 0.252010 58 8 0.14 18 74 -.135 7 0.12 179 3.09 3 0.05 16 0.28Total 175 11 0.06 23 96 -.125 40 0.23 778 4.45 3 0.02 45 0.26

#14 Kelly Davenport5-6

Def. Specialist Lakeville, Minn.Sophomore Lakeville South

2011: Appeared in 11 sets for Saint Benedict … compiled six digs.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Lakeville South High School, Davenport was coached by Jen Nelson. She participated in volleyball (five years) during her athletic career at Lakeville South. She was AVCA player of the week in 2009 and also received All-Conference honors. Davenport also served as captain for the volleyball team.

Personal: Davenport is the daughter of Nancy and Griff Davenport of Lakeville, Minn. She enjoys volleyball, scrapbooking, being on the lake and spending time with family and friends. She is majoring in elementary education with a focus in communication, art, and literature.

Year SP K K/Gm E TA PCT A A/Gm Digs D/Gm Blocks B/Gm SA SA/Gm2011 11 0 0.00 0 0 .000 0 0.00 6 0.55 0 0.00 0 0.00Total 11 0 0.00 0 0 .000 0 0.00 6 0.55 0 0.00 0 0.00

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#10 Taya Kockelman6-0

Setter Minneota, Minn.Sophomore Minneota

2011: Ranked eighth in MIAC in assists with 337 and averaged 7.85 assists per game … led CSB in assists with 838 and averaged 7.16 assists per set … career high 36 assists against Gustavus on Sept. 9 … appeared in 117 sets … compiled 161 kills and 24 service aces … had 238 digs and 50 blocks.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Minneota High School, Kockelman was coached by Stephanie Hennen. She participated in volleyball (six years), basketball (six years) and golf (six years) during her athletic career at Minneota. Kockelman is a two-time All-Conference and All-State selection in volleyball. She was named independet All-Area player of the year as well as the Camden Conference player of the year in volleyball. Kockelman was a three-time All-Conference selection in basketball and was named independent All-Area first team. She is a four-time All-Conference selection in golf.

Personal: Kockelman is the daughter of Melissa and Dale Kockelman of Minneota, Minn. She enjoys basketball, and golf. Kockelman is majoring in elementary education.


#1 Victoria Nass5-4

Def. Specialist Faribault, Minn.Sophomore Bethlehem Academy

2011: Led Saint Benedict in service aces with 31 … career high 20 digs against Gustavus on Sept. 9 … appeared in 111 sets for CSB in her first season … produce 279 digs.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Bethlehem Academy, Nass was coached by Franz Boelter. She participated in volleyball (four years) and basketball (two years) during her athletic career at Bethlehem Academy. She was selected to an All-State Tournament team, an All-State Team and an All-State Academic team. Nass also recorded over 1,000 digs during her career in which she received three All-Conference honors.

Personal: Nass is the daughter of Kathy and Pete Nass of Faribault, Minn. She enjoys volleyball and spending time with family and friends. Her major is undecided.


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#11 Callie Neumann6-0

Middle Blocker Winsted, Minn.Sophomore Holy Trinity

2011: Appeared in 94 sets for the Blazers … produced 147 kills … had 37 digs … notched 65 blocks.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Holy Trinity High School, Neumann was coached by Emily Lynch. She participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (four years) and softball (two years) during her athletic career at Holy Trinity. She was an All-Conference and All-Conference Honorable Mention athlete in volleyball and basketball, as well as a captain for both teams.

Personal: Neumann is the daughter of Sue and Dean Neumann of Winsted, Minn. Her mother attended and her brother attends CSB/SJU. She enjoys playing volleyball and basketball and spending time with family and friends. She is majoring in nutrition with a minor in communication.


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#8 Bailey Rykken5-11

Middle Blocker Babbitt, Minn.Sophomore Babbit-Embarrass

2011: Appeared in two sets for the Blazers due to injury.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Babbitt-Embarrass High School, Rykken was coached by Misty Roseth. She participated in volleyball (four years), hockey (four years) and softball (four years) during her athletic career at Babbitt-Embarrass. Along with receiving All-State Honorable Mention honors, Rykken earned several All-Conference appearances. She also serves as captain on all three teams.

Personal: Rykken is the daughter of Beth and Ron Rykken of Babbitt, Minn. She enjoys sports, being on the lake and spending time with family and friends. She is majoring in management.


#12 Sophie Stangl6-0

Middle Blocker Buffalo, Minn.Sophomore Buffalo

2011: Appeared in 24 sets for Saint Benedict … compiled 21 kills and three set assists … notched one dig.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Buffalo High School, Stangl was coached by Michelle Macalena. She participated in volleyball (four years), track and field (four years) and basketball (two years) during her athletic career at Buffalo. She was All-Conference and Academic All-Conference in both volleyball and track. Stangl was also a state basketball participant. She served as captain for the volleyball and track teams.

Personal: Stangl is the daughter of Mandy and John Stangl of Buffalo, Minn. She enjoys volleyball, track and field, scuba diving and reading. Stangle is majoring in individualized natural science - integrative health science with minor in pre-med and hispanic studies.


#18 Alexa Rinde5-6

Outside Hitter/Right Side Minnetonka, Minn.Sophomore Orono

2011: MIAC All-Conference selection … MIAC Hitter of the Week Sept. 19 … ranked third in MIAC hitting percentage with .289 … career high 16 kills versus UM-Morris on Sept. 17 … appeared in 114 sets for the Blazers … compiled 338 kills … finished the season with a .264 kill percentage … notched 11 service aces … compiled 82 digs and 55 blocks.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Orono High School, Rinde was coached by Laurie Jensen. She participated in volleyball (four years) during her athletic career at Orono. She was All-Conference and All-Conference Honorable Mention. Rinde received All-State Academic and academic achievement awards during her career. She was also a team captain and holds the school record for single season aces.

Personal: Rinde is the daughter of Lisa and Paul Rinde of Minnetonka, Minn. She enjoys rock climbing, quantum physics, traveling, photography and acting. She is majoring in environmental studies.


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#17 Taylor Haag5-6

Def. Specialist/Libero Omaha, Neb.First-year Marian

High School: A 2012 graduate of Marian High School, Haag participated in volleyball (four years), and basketball (one year). She was named captain her senior season and earned Academic All-State honors.

Personal: Haag is the daughter of Stephanie and Scott Haag of Omaha, Neb. she enjoys volleyball, journalism, student government, and music. Haag is majoring in elementary education with a minor in Spanish.

#4 Brianna Traut5-9

Outside Hitter St. Cloud, Minn.Sophomore ROCORI

2011: Appeared in four sets for CSB … earned one kill, one set assist, and one dig.

High School: A 2011 graduate of ROCORI High School, Traut was coached by Ted Faber. She participated in volleyball (four years), track and field (four years) and basketball (one year) during her athletic career at ROCORI. She was an All-Conference honoree in both volleyball and track. Traut was a state participant in several events in track. She was also the team captain for the volleyball and track teams.

Personal: Traut is the daughter of Linda and Gary Traut of St. Cloud, Minn. Her brother attended SJU. She enjoys volleyball, running, reading and spending time with family and friends. Traut is majoring in nutrition with a concentration in dietetics and a minor in psychology.


#9 Cassie Yurick5-5

Libero Woodbury, Minn.Sophomore East Ridge

2011: Appeared in 13 sets for the Blazers … earned one set assist … had three digs.

High School: A 2011 graduate of East Ridge High School, Yurick was coached by Lindsay Ashburn. She participated in volleyball (four years) during her athletic career at East Ridge. She made theAll-State Academic team and was a two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention selection.

Personal: Yurick is the daughter of Ruth and Jim Yurick, who both attended CSB/SJU. She enjoys horseback riding, softball, and sand volleyball. She is majoring in global business management.


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#3 Laura Schmitt5-7

Outside Hitter Chaska, Minn.First-year Waconia

High School: A 2012 graduate of Waconia High School, Schmitt was coached by Jim Lee and participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (four years), and track (one year). Schmitt earned All-Conference honors in volleyball her junior season and is a two-time All-Conference selection in basketball, as well as being named team MVP.

Personal: Schmitt is the daughter of Pam and Chuck Schmitt of Chaska, Minn. She enjoys sports, reading, and spending time with friends. Schmitt is majoring in nursing with a minor in hispanic studies.

#16 Anna Wagner5-10

Middle Hitter Rochester, Minn.First-year Rochester Century

High School: A 2012 graduate of Rochester Century High School, Wagner was coached by Bob Kuerner. She participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (two years), and track and field (five years) during her athletic career at Rochester. Wagner was named All-Conference in volleyball and was an All-Conference Honorable Mention in track and field.

Personal: Wagner is the daughter of Cara Tracy and Brad Wagner. She enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with friends. Wagner is majoring in biology.

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2011 MIAC StandingsSchool MIAC OverallConcordia 10-1 27-4St. Thomas 10-1 32-5Bethel 8-3 23-10Saint Benedict 8-3 18-13Gustavus 7-4 20-10Augsburg 7-4 16-12St. Catherine 4-7 18-11St. Olaf 4-7 13-14Saint Mary’s 3-8 16-14Carleton 3-8 13-12Hamline 1-10 9-19Macalester 1-10 6-23

2011 MIAC All-ConferencePlayer School Year PositionAngela Ahrendt Gustavus Sr. MHErin Anderson Carleton Sr. LLaura Avena Macalester So. RSAriel Carlson St. Olaf Jr. MBTaylor Cross St. Thomas Sr. MBKelly Foley St. Thomas Fy. MBKara Grant Saint Mary’s Fy. OHJenna Green Concordia Sr. OHCaitie Helle Bethel Jr. MBAshley Maher St. Thomas Sr. SEmily McCourt Augsburg So. SMalea Noennig Gustavus Sr. SAlexa Rinde Saint Benedict Fy. RSKate Smith Bethel Sr. SChelsie Sobieck Saint Benedict Sr. OHAmy Sykora Concordia Sr. SKatie Vohnoutka Concordia Sr. MHKaitlain Wachter St. Thomas Jr. LBrittni Wangerin St. Catherine Jr. OHAmy Werner Bethel Jr. MBNicole Wriedt Bethel Sr. RSJessa Youso Carleton Jr. MH

2011 MIAC Statistical LeadersHITTING PERCENTAGEPlayer Team G No. Pct1. Katie Vohnoutka CC 104 358 .3642. Jessa Youso CAR 88 235 .3393. Kelly Foley UST 124 452 .3284. Paige Brimeyer UST 130 304 .310

KILLSPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Laura Avena MAC 76 318 4.182. Jenna Green CC 105 432 4.113. Kara Grant SMU 120 457 3.814. Kelly Foley UST 124 452 3.6510. Chelsie Sobieck CSB 113 355 3.14

ASSISTSPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Ashley Maher UST 126 1463 11.612. Emily McCourt AUG 100 1006 10.063. Amy Sykora CC 107 1057 9.884. Kate Smith BU 118 1149 9.74

SERVICE ACESPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Ashley Kahlow SCU 98 52 0.532. Emily McCourt AUG 100 50 0.503. Laura Avena MAC 76 36 0.474. Brittni Wangerin SCU 97 41 0.42

BLOCKSPlayer Team G Ttl Avg/G1. Amy Werner BU 119 143 1.202. Tabby Roh AUG 70 79 1.133. Mary Nordick SMU 120 121 1.01

DIGSPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Kaitlain Wachter UST 130 736 5.662. Valerie Smith BU 121 655 5.413. Chelsea Rachel CSB 117 599 5.124. Erin Anderson CAR 87 436 5.01

2011 Blazer Leaders by CategoryATTACKPlayer S K Pct1. Chelsie Sobieck 113 355 .1812. Alexa Rinde 114 338 .2643. Lexi Alm 115 325 .1984. Taya Kockelman 117 161 .228

SET ASSISTSPlayer S A Avg/S1. Taya Kockelman 117 838 7.162. Kathryn Gaydos 100 475 4.753. Chelsea Rachel 117 33 0.284. Lexi Alm 115 27 0.23

BLOCKSPlayer S Total Avg/S1. Kendra Coleman 93 69 0.742. Callie Neumann 94 56 0.693. Alexa Rinde 114 55 0.484. Taya Kockelman 117 50 0.43

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KILLSPlayer S Total Kills/S1. Chelsie Sobieck 113 355 3.142. Alexa Rinde 114 338 2.963. Lexi Alm 115 325 2.834. Taya Kockelman 117 161 1.38

SERVICE ACESPlayer S SA SA/S1. Victoria Nass 111 31 0.282. Chelsea Rachel 117 29 0.253. Taya Kockelman 117 24 0.214. Chelsie Sobieck 113 21 0.19

DEFENSEPlayer S DIG Digs/S1. Chelsea Rachel 117 599 5.122. Lexi Alm 115 300 2.613. Victoria Nass 111 279 2.514. Chelsie Sobieck 113 270 2.39 Blazer Individual Career RecordsKILLSPlayer1. Robyn Ruschmeier 1995-98 1,7712. Amy Hagen 1987-90 1,6793. Emma Jaynes 2006-09 1,5154. Chelsie Sobieck 2008-11 1,252

BLOCKSPlayer 1. Tina Kampa 1991-94 6042. Christy Molitor 1994-97 5733. Calleigh Brown 2007-10 451 4. Robyn Ruschmeier 1995-98 354

ACE SERVESPlayer 1. Amy Hagen 1987-90 1952. Lexi Peichel 1990-93 1903. Mary Kuklock 1986-89 1784. Niki Denne 1988-91 164

ASSISTSPlayer1. Beth Hanson 2006-09 5,0922. Niki Denne 1986-89 4,6153. Rachel Reuter 1996-99 3,5674. Lynn Gustafson 1989-91 2,262

DIGSPlayer1. Emma Jaynes 2006-09 1,8712. Beth Hanson 2006-09 1,3053. Amy Hagen 1987-90 1,2354. Lexi Peichel 1990-93 1,221

LIBERO DIGSPlayer 1. Laura Zwach 2003-06 2,294

GAMES PLAYEDPlayer1.Chelsie Sobieck 2008-11 4792.Emma Jaynes 2006-09 4763.Tina Kampa 1991-94 4734.Calleigh Brown 2007-10 471

DOUBLE DOUBLESPlayer1. Emma Jaynes 2006-09 752. Beth Hanson 2006-09 713. Malia Evjen 1996-99 454. Robyn Ruschmeier 1995-98 435. Rachel Reuter 1996-99 416. Shantelle Needham 2002-05 367. Beth Schiller 2002-05 34

Blazer Individual Season RecordsASSISTSPlayer Year GP Total1. Beth Hanson 2008 143 1,4392. Beth Hanson 2007 109 1,2863. Niki Denne 1988 119 1,2804. Rachel Reuter 1997 119 1,2575. Marie Liekhus 2000 120 1,2666. Beth Schiller 2005 105 1,2357. Beth Hanson 2006 108 1,2138. Lynn Gustafson 1990 125 1,2049. Vicki Ranzinger 1993 119 1,19410. Anne Schiller 1994 131 1,166

KILLSPlayer Year GP Total1. Robyn Ruschmeier 1998 118 5882. Robyn Ruschmeier 1997 123 4863. Amy Hagen 1988 120 4774. Emma Jaynes 2008 143 4615. Amy Hagen 1990 114 4456. Carla Noack 1986 107 444

BLOCKSPlayer Year GP Total1. Carrie Otis 1999 112 1922. Tina Kampa 1994 130 1813. Christy Molitor 1997 125 1714. Tina Kampa 1993 116 1625. Missy Baumert 1997 113 1596. Rayme Alexander 1997 118 1487. Carrie Otis 1998 86 1428. Tina Kampa 1992 109 142

LIBERO DIGSPlayer Year GP Total1. Laura Zwach 2006 108 7262. Lindsey Grauman 2007 108 6013. Laura Zwach 2005 107 5944. Laura Zwach 2003 104 5095. Andrea Millerbernd 2008 143 5086. Laura Zwach 2004 80 468

ACE SERVESPlayer Year GP Total1. Paula Ebnet 1992 113 922. Lexi Peichel 1992 108 753. Lexi Peichel 1993 120 724. Robyn Ruschmeier 1998 118 71

HITTING PERCENTAGEPlayer Year Pct.1. Nancy DeLanghe 1983 .4302. Amy Hagen 1988 .3583. Missy Baumert 1997 .3504. Chris Muehlbauer 1991 .3495. Tina Kampa 1993 .346

ASSISTS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Beth Hanson 2007 11.802. Beth Schiller 2005 11.763. Beth Hanson 2006 11.234. Niki Denne 1987 11.205. Niki Denne 1986 11.206. Rachel Reuter 1997 10.977. Niki Denne 1988 10.858. Beth Hanson 2009 10.59

DIGS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Missy Herbst 1992 4.802. Emma Jaynes 2007 4.473. Lexi Peichel 1992 4.364. Anne Wiebe 1995 4.13

LIBERO DIGS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Laura Zwach 2006 6.722. Laura Zwach 2004 5.853. Lindsey Grauman 2007 5.564. Laura Zwach 2005 5.505. Chelsea Rachel 2011 5.12

KILLS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Robyn Ruschmeier 1998 4.982. Carla Noack 1987 4.153. Amy Hagen 1988 3.984. Robyn Ruschmeier 1997 3.955. Amy Hagen 1990 3.90

BLOCKS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Carrie Otis 1999 1.712. Carrie Otis 1998 1.653. Claire Loesch 2004 1.464. Teri Knapper 2004 1.465. Missy Baumert 1997 1.416. Tina Kampa 1994 1.39

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1973Volleyball becomes an intercollegiate sport at Saint Ben’s led by Carol Agnes. The team competed in the Midwest Collegiate Conference.

1976Lou Otrmayer became the second coach for Blazer volleyball.

1979Dixie Branscom finished her first year as head coach.

1982Claire Robert and Linda Andrews received All-MWCC honors. Margo Coleman completed her first year as head coach for CSB.

1983Linda Andrews and Nancy DeLanghe earn All-MWCC honors.

1984Nancy DeLanghe and Pam Hartford were named to the All-MWCC team.

1985The College of Saint Benedict volleyball team became a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) at the NCAA Division III level. Carol Howe-Veenstra finished 6-32 in her first year coaching the Blazers and 2-9 in the MIAC, finishing the season ranked 11th place.

1986The Blazers ended the season 26-10 overall, the first time they won over 20 games in a season. CSB finished second in the conference with an overall record of 13-3, marking the first time they won 10-plus games in MIAC competition during one season. They also made their first appearance in the NCAA Division III Regional Tournament, eventually losing their first contest. Niki Denne and Mary Kuklock received All-MIAC honors.

1987The Blazers finished 34-4 overall and won their first MIAC title with an 11-0 conference record. The team was ranked 15th in the final NCAA national poll and was invited to their second straight NCAA Division III Regional Tournament. CSB fell to the eventual NCAA runner-up Elmhurst College (Illinois) 3-1 in the final game. Carol Oehrlein and Niki Denne earned All-Region and All-MIAC honors. Michelle Primus was named to the All-MIAC team.

1988Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra led the Blazers to their third regional tournament where they lost a heartbreak five game match to Washington University (Mo.) Their overall record was 30-10 and MIAC record 14-3. Niki Denne set a Blazer record for set assists with 72 in the five matches against Washington and also set a new season record with 1,280 set assists. The team finished as one of the top 12 NCAA Division III teams in the country. Denne and Amy Hagen became the first volleyball All-Americans while Mary Kuklock was named Academic All-American. Denne, Hagen and Michelle Primus received All-MIAC honors. Primus made Blazer history becoming the first athlete to record over 1,000 kills in her career (1,017). Howe-Veenstra was named MIAC and NCAA Division III Central Region Coach of the Year.

1989The season ended with a MIAC Championship holding an unblemished 16-0 conference record (29-5 overall), a fourth straight NCAA Regional Tournament bid, and just one victory shy of a Final Four appearance. CSB hosted the NCAA Division III Central Regional Volleyball Tournament and lost to eventual National Champions, Washington University (Mo.) in the finals. Niki Denne was named MIAC Player of the Year, All-MIAC for her fourth year and All-American for the second straight year. Amy Hagen set a Blazer game record with 30 kills against Bemidji State and 10 service aces against Hamline. She earned her second All-American honor and was selected to the All-MIAC team. Mary Kuklock finished with 1,103 career kills and was named to the All-MIAC team.

1990CSB won their third MIAC title in four years and captured the NCAA Division III Central Region Championship, earning their first appearance in the NCAA National Championships. The Blazers fell in the semi-finals to eventual NCAA National Champion UC-San Diego before bouncing back to win the third place match. Sixth-year coach Carol Howe-Veenstra was named NCAA Central Region Coach of the Year for the second time. The Blazers were 31-4 overall and 15-1 in MIAC play. Amy Hagen became the first CSB athlete to be named

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All-American three straight years and was also named All-MIAC Player of the Year. Hagen set career records in ace services (195) and digs (1,276). Chris Muehlbauer earned All-American, Academic All-American and All-MIAC honors. Lynn Gustafson was named All-American. Mary Fehringer received All-MIAC honors.

1991The Blazers earned their third straight MIAC title and reached the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA National Tournament. Their record was 21-7 overall and 13-1 in MIAC play. Chris Muehlbauer became CSB’s first back-to-back Academic All-American. Muehlbauer was Academic All-American Player of the Year and All-MIAC. Lynn Gustafson and Mary Fehringer earn All-MIAC honors. Amy Hagen reached 1,679 career kills and Fehringer finished with 1,133 career kills.

1992The Blazers finish second in the MIAC with a 12-2 mark, compiled a 27-7 overall record and proceeded into the NCAA Regional Tournament for the seventh consecutive year. Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra had a personal milestone earning her 200th collegiate victory at Concordia-Moorhead. Chris Muehlbauer earned Academic All-American honors. Lexi Peichel, Paula Ebnet and Tina Kampa received All-MIAC honors. Ebnet set a season record with 92 service aces, while Missy Herbst set a match record with 37 digs against Gustavus.

1993The Blazers finish second in the conference with a 27-8 overall record and 19-3 MIAC. They advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. Tina Kampa was named All-American and All-Conference. Vicki Ranzinger and Paula Ebnet receive All-MIAC honors as well. CSB set two new team records with 29 blocks in a match against Colorado College and had 95 kills in a match against Saint Mary’s.

1994The Blazers posted a 21-14 record, finished second place in the MIAC (11-3 record) and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the seventh time in nine seasons. Tina Kampa was named Second Team All-American and All-MIAC. Kampa finished with team career records in blocks (604) and games played (473). JoAnn Kannas earned All-MIAC honors.

1995The Blazers had an 11-game winning streak during the season finishing 18-12 overall and 8-3 in the MIAC. Ann Wiebe and Ann Schiller received All-Conference honors. Tina Kampa capped off her career with 1,478 career kills.1996Christy Molitor earned All-MIAC and Second Team Academic All-American honors. Sue Kannas and Robyn Ruschmeier were named All-MIAC. The Blazers also received honors for having the best grade-point average in Division III. They finished the season 13-17 overall and 9-2 in the MIAC.

1997Saint Ben’s captured their fifth MIAC title in 13 years with an unbeaten conference record at 14-0 (29-6 overall). Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra captured her 300th collegiate career victory and was named MIAC Coach of the Year. Robyn Ruschmeier earned All-American and All-MIAC honors. Christy Molitor earned All-MIAC and Acadmic All-American. Sue Kannas, Malia Evjen and Rachel Reuter also received All-MIAC recognition. CSB set two new Blazer season records in kills (1,711) and hitting percentage (.298).

1998The Blazers earned a sixth MIAC title, advanced to the Sweet Sixteen and posted the 4th best grade-point average in NCAA Division III volleyball. Their season record was 26-5 overall and 13-1 in the MIAC. Robyn Ruschmeier earned All-MIAC, All-Central Region and Third-Team Academic All-American honors. Ruschmeier made Blazer history in kills during a season (558) and broke the all-time school record for career kills (1,771). Malia Evjen and Rachel Reuter also earned All-Conference honors.

1999The Blazers finish 24-8 with a third-place finish in the MIAC (11-3 conference record). Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra earned her 350th collegiate victory during the season and wrapped up her 15-year collegiate coaching career. Carrie Otis had 184 blocks on the season, a new Blazer record. Malia Evjen posted a new Blazer record in double-doubles in a career with 45. Evjens and Rachel Reuter receive All-MIAC honors.

2000Assistant coach Michelle Blaeser took over as head coach for the Blazers and finished 14-18 overall and 6-5 in the MIAC. First-year Libby Homan was named All-MIAC.

2001The Blazers finish with an overall record of 12-15, with a sixth-place finish in the MIAC and 6-5 conference record. Libby Homan, Marie Liekhus and Kelly Anderson earned All-MIAC second team honors.

2002CSB finished with a 15-13 overall record and fourth in the MIAC with a 7-4 mark. Alicia Pohlman was honored as All-MIAC and earned MIAC Player of the Week.

2003CSB capped off the season in a four-way tie for third place in the MIAC. CSB finished the year 7-4 in conference play and 14-16 overall. Senior outside hitter Kristen Wolford and junior middle hitter Claire Loesch were selected to the All-MIAC team.

2004Saint Ben’s compiled an 18-4 overall record during the 2004 season. The Blazers finished tied for third in the MIAC with an 8-3 record. Senior Claire Loesch and sophomore Teri Knapper were both named to the All-MIAC team at the end of the season. Loesch also was an All-American honorable mention.

2005CSB finished the season with an overall record of 23-6, MIAC record of 9-2, and a final AVCA ranking of 16th in the nation at the Div. III level. Saint Ben’s participated in the NCAA Tournament and made it to the second round. Senior Ashley Pinckney was an All-MIAC selection and received All-American honorable mention honors. Junior Teri Knapper was named to the AVCA All-American Second Team.

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2006Saint Benedict finished with a 15-13 overall record and finished tied for fourth in the MIAC with a mark of 5-6. The Blazers made it to the MIAC Playoff Tournament championship game, but were defeated by No. 1 seeded Concordia-Moorhead in five games. Senior captains Laura Zwach and Terri Knapper were named to All-MIAC. Zwach, Knapper, and senior co-captain Alicia Reif were selected to the All-MIAC Academic volleyball team.

2007Saint Benedict returned to the NCAA tournament after compiling a 21-11 overall mark, including an 8-3 MIAC record which earned them second place and a ranking of 26th in the nation. The Blazers went on to place second in the MIAC tournament. After a convincing regular season the Blazers were one of the five MIAC teams that received bids to play in the NCAA Division III tournament. Sophomores Emma Jaynes and Beth Hanson earned All-MIAC honors. Jaynes was also an All-American honorable mention and CSB’s athlete of the year.

2008The Blazers made a second straight NCAA tournament appearance after an outstanding regular season. Saint Benedict made it all the way to the elite eight of the NCAA tournament and ended their season with a 29-7 record and MIAC record of 9-2. Juniors Emma Jaynes and Beth Hanson were named to the All-MIAC team. Jaynes, who surpassed the 1,000 kill mark, also received All-Region, second team All-American and CSB co-athlete of the year honors. Along with All-MIAC honors Hanson was named the team’s MVP and All-Region Honorable Mention.

2009CSB qualified for their third straight NCAA tournament appearance after winning the regular season and playoff championships in the MIAC with a 10-1 conference record. The Blazers lost in the first round of the national tournament and ended the season with a 26-6 overall record. Seniors Beth Hanson, Emma Jaynes and junior Kayli Schumacher were selected to the All-MIAC team. Hanson was named to the DIII All-American Third Team and chosen as CSB’s athlete of the year while setting the school record in career assists. Jaynes received honorable mention All-American honors and finished her collegiate career with three school records.

2010First-year head coach Nicole Hess led the Blazers to a 6-5 MIAC record and an 18-12 overall mark after advancing to the conference playoff semifinals. Seniors Calleigh Brown and Kayli Schumacher became the newest members of the Blazer 1,000 Kill Club. First-year setter Kathryn Gaydos was named the MIAC Rookie-of-the-Year, while Schumacher was selected to the All-MIAC and All-Central-Region Honorable Mention teams.

2011Saint Benedict finished with an overall record of 18-13 and 8-3 in conference play. In her second season at CSB, head coach Nicole Hess led the Blazers to a third place finish in the MIAC and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament, as well as picked up her 100th career victory against Gustavus Adolphus College. Sophomore Chelsea Rachel set a new record for libero digs per game, averaging 5.12. First-year right side Alexa Rinde and senior outside hitter Chelsie Sobieck were named to the MIAC All-Conference team. Sobieck became the 11th person in Blazer history to reach 1,000 kills and set a new school record for games played with 479.

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2012 MIAC Opponents

Bethel UniversityWednesday, Oct. 24, at CSB, 7 p.m.Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1947Enrollment: 6,000 Nickname: RoyalsColors: Navy Blue and Vegas GoldPresident: James H. Barnes IIIAthletic Director: Bob BjorklundHead Coach: Gretchen Hunt (12th season)Phone/E-mail: (651) 638-6790/[email protected] at Bethel: 195-148 (11 Seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (651) 638-6397 / (651) 635-8645 Sports Information Director: Jared JohnsonPhone/E-mail: (651) 635-8537 / [email protected] Web site: http://athletics.bethel.edu 2011 Record: 23-10 overall / 8-3 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 15-10

Augsburg College Wednesday, Sept. 12, at CSB, 7 p.m.Location: Minneapolis, Minn.Founded: 1869Enrollment: 4,054Nickname: AuggiesColors: Maroon and GrayPresident: Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow Athletic Director: Jeff SwensonHead Coach: Jane Becker (3rd season)Phone/Email: 612-330-1541/[email protected] at Augsburg: 32-26 (2 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (612) 330-1249 / (612) 330-1372Sports Information Director: Don StonerPhone/E-mail: (612) 330-1677 / [email protected] Web site: www.augsburg.edu/athletics 2011 Record: 16-12 overall / 7-4 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 39-3

Concordia College Saturday, Oct 27, at Concordia, 3 p.m.Location: Moorhead, Minn.Founded: 1891Enrollment: 2,826Nickname: CobbersColors: Maroon and GoldPresident: Dr. William J. CraftAthletic Director: Rich GlasHead Coach: Tim Mosser (19th season)Phone/E-mail: (218) 299-3520/[email protected] at Concordia: 346-212 (18 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (218) 299-4434 / (218) 299-4189 Sports Information Director: Jim CellaPhone/E-mail: (218) 299-3194 / [email protected] Web site: www.cord.edu/athletics2011 Record: 27-4 overall / 10-1 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 29-20

Carleton CollegeFriday, Oct. 19, at Carleton, 7 p.m.Location: Northfield, Minn.Founded: 1866Enrollment: 1,750Nickname: KnightsColors: Maize and BluePresident: Steven Poskanzer Athletic Director: Gerald YoungHead Coach: Heidi Luehmann Jaynes (14th season)Phone/E-mail: (507) 222-4447/hjaynes/@carleton.eduRecord at Carleton: 186-139 (13 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (507) 222-4052 / (507) 222-5550Sports Information Director: David PapePhone/E-mail: (507) 222-4185 / [email protected] Web site: http://apps.carleton.edu/athletics2011 Record: 13-12 overall / 3-7 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 18-7

Gustavus Adolphus CollegeSaturday, Oct. 20, at Gustavus, 3 p.m,Location: St. Peter, Minn.Founded: 1862Enrollment: 2,536Nickname: GustiesColors: Black and YellowPresident: Jack OhleAthletic Director: Tom BrownHead Coach: Rachelle Dosch (3rd season)Phone/Email: (507) 933-6468 / [email protected] at Gustavus: 27-29 (2 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (507) 933-7617 / (507) 933-8412Sports Information Director: Ethan ArmstrongPhone/E-mail: (507) 933-7647 / [email protected] Web site: www.gustavus.edu/athletics2011 Record: 20-10 overall / 7-4 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 25-11

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St. Catherine UniversityWednesday, Oct. 10, at CSB, 7 p.m.Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1905Enrollment: 5,238Nickname: WildcatsColors: Purple and GoldPresident: Dr. Andrea LeeAthletic Director: Eric Stacey Head Coach: Corey Phelps (3rd season)Phone/E-mail: (651) 690-6082/[email protected] at St. Catherine: 27-31 (2 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (651) 690-6705 / (651) 690-8790Sports Information Director: Sara EisenhauerPhone/E-mail: (651) 690-6994/[email protected] Web site: www.stkatesathletics.com2011 Record: 18-11 overall /4-7 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 34-2

Hamline University Wednesday, Sept. 19, at CSB, 7 p.m.Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1854Enrollment: 5,166 Nickname: PipersColors: Burgundy and GrayPresident: Linda N. HansonAthletic Director: Jason VerdugoHead Coach: Audrey Ludwig (3rd Season)Phone/ Email: (651) 523-2528/ [email protected] at Hamline: 19-36 (2 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (651) 523-2033/ (651) 523-3075Sports Information Director: Dave WrightPhone/Email: (651) 523-2786 / [email protected] Site: www.hamline.edu/athletics2011 Record: 9-18 overall/1-9 MIACSeries Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 31-4

Macalester CollegeWednesday, Oct. 3, at Macalester, 7 p.m.Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1874Enrollment: 1,987Nickname: ScotsColors: Blue and OrangePresident: Brian C. RosenbergAthletic Director: Kim ChandlerHead Coach: Annie Doman (3rd season)Phone/E-mail: (651) 696-6658/[email protected] at Macalester: 19-39 (2 seasons)Sports Information Director: Andy JohnsonPhone/Email: (651) 696-6533 / [email protected] Web site: http://athletics.macalester.edu/2011 Record: 6-23 overall/1-10 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 37-8

Saint Mary’s UniversityFriday, Sept. 28, at CSB, 7 p.m.Location: Winona, Minn.Founded: 1912Enrollment: 1,350Nickname: CardinalsColors: Red and WhitePresident: Br. William MannAthletic Director: Nikki FennernHead Coach: Mike Lester (15th season)Phone/E-mail: (507) 457-6954/[email protected] at Saint Mary’s: 255-185 (14 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (507) 457-1579 / (507) 457-6640Sports Information Director: Donny NadeauPhone/E-mail: (507) 457-1634 / [email protected] Athletics Web site: www.saintmaryssports.com2011 Record: 17-14 overall/3-8 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 26-8

St. Olaf CollegeSaturday, Sept. 29, at CSB, 3 p.m.Location: Northfield, Minn.Founded: 1874Enrollment: 2,900Nickname: OlesColors: Black and Old GoldPresident: David R. AndersonAthletic Director: Matt McDonaldHead Coaches: Cindy Book (20th season) Phone/E-mail: 507-786-3255/ [email protected] at St. Olaf: 445-187 (19 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (507) 786-3250 / (507) 786-3572Sports Information Director: Mike LudwigPhone/E-mail: (507) 786-3834 / [email protected] Web site: www.stolaf.edu/athletics/2011 Record: 13-12 overall/4-7 MIACSeries Record (1985-2011): CSB leads 34-21

St. Thomas University Saturday, Sept. 22, at St. Thomas, 3 p.m.Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1885Enrollment: 5,304Nickname: TommiesColors: Purple and GrayPresident: Father Dennis Dease Athletic Director: Steve FritzHead Coach: Thanh Pham (10th Season)Phone/E-mail: (651) 962-5912/[email protected] at St. Thomas: 248-62 (9 seasons)Athletics Phone/Fax: (651) 962-5900 / (651) 962-5910Sports Information Director: Gene McGivernPhone/E-mail: (651) 962-5903 /[email protected] Web site: www.tommiesports.com2011 Record: 32-5 overall/10-1 MIAC Series Record (1985-2011): CSB trails 23-32

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Blazer All-American ($500 and up) Mark and Julie BlakeCaitlin Jean Ebbets ‘06Mary and Mark GellerPamela A. Hartford ‘87Carol and Steve Howe-VeenstraBob and Patti Imholte *Steven L. SannerGlady Ziemer Blazer MVP ($300 to $499) Robin Balder-Lanoue ‘91 and Bruce Balder-LanoueKathleen Garrett Bassett ‘84 and Tony BassettElizabeth Hayden ‘68 and Charles FlinnAnonymousKathleen Deignan McGrane ‘93 and Brian McGraneMichael and Maureen Opitz *John Pennings and Terese FandelPaul and Lisa RindeLee Storbeck and Sue Wahl StorbeckLara Grove Zuleger ‘95 and James Zuleger

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Blazer GolfDate Tournament 09/1-2 Doug Georgianni Memorial Invite09/7-9 Concordia Invite09/15-16 Division III Midwest Classic09/22-23 Blazer Invite10/6-8 MIAC Championship

Blazer Cross CountryDate Opponent Time08/31 CSB Triangular 5:00 p.m.09/08 SJU Invite 11:30 a.m.09/15 Colorado College Invite 10:00 a.m.09/29 Roy Griak – U of M 9:00 a.m.10/06 St. Kate’s Invite 10:30 a.m.10/13 Tori Neubauer Invite 11:30 a.m.10/27 MIAC Championships 3:15 p.m.11/02 Fall Finale 4:45 p.m.11/10 NCAA Central Regional 12:00 p.m.11/17 NCAA Championships 12:00 p.m.

Blazer VolleyballDate Opponent Location Time UW-Eau Claire Tournament08/31 UW-Stout Eau Claire, Wis. 5:15 p.m.08/31 Martin Luther 7:30 p.m.09/01 UW-Stevens Point 10:00 a.m.09/01 UW-Eau Claire 2:30 p.m.

09/05 Northwestern (Minn.) St. Joseph, Minn. 7:00 p.m.

Augsburg Invitational 09/07 St. Scholastica Minneapolis, Minn. 4:00 p.m.09/07 Northwestern (Minn.) 8:00 p.m.09/08 Coe 9:00 a.m.09/08 UW-Stevens Point 1:00 p.m.

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09/19 Hamline St. Joseph, Minn. 7:00 p.m.09/22 St. Thomas St. Paul, Minn. 3:00 p.m.09/25 UW-Superior St. Joseph, Minn. 7:00 p.m.09/28 Saint Mary’s St. Joseph, Minn. 7:00 p.m.09/29 St. Olaf St. Joseph, Minn. 3:00 p.m.10/03 Macalester St. Paul, Minn. 7:00 p.m.10/10 St. Catherine St. Joseph, Minn. 7:00 p.m.

UW-Stout Invite . 10/12 UW-Stevens Point Menomonie, Wis. 5:30 p.m.10/12 UW-Stout 7:30 p.m.10/13 UW-River Falls 10:00 a.m.10/13 St. Olaf 12:00 p.m.

10/16 St. Scholastica Duluth, Minn. 7:00 p.m.10/19 Carleton Northfield, Minn. 7:00 p.m.10/20 Gustavus St. Peter, Minn. 3:00 p.m.10/24 Bethel St. Joseph, Minn. 7:00 p.m.10/27 Concordia-Moorhead Moorhead, Minn. 3:00 p.m.10/30 MIAC Quarterfinals11/01 MIAC Semi-Finals11/03 MIAC Finals

Blazer SoccerDate Opponent Time08/24 SMSU Scrimmage 1:00 p.m.08/26 SCSU Scrimmage 12:30 p.m.09/01 Luther 2:00 p.m.09/08 UW-Eau Claire 1:00 p.m.09/09 UW-Stout 1:00 p.m.09/11 Macalester 7:30 p.m.09/15 Carleton 1:00 p.m.09/16 Wartburg 1:00 p.m.09/22 Gustavus 1:00 p.m.09/26 Augsburg 7:30 p.m.09/29 St. Olaf 1:00 p.m.10/03 St. Thomas 4:00 p.m.10/06 St. Catherine 1:00 p.m.10/09 Bethel 4:00 p.m.10/13 UW-Whitewater 1:00 p.m.10/20 Saint Mary’s 1:00 p.m.10/24 Hamline 3:30 p.m.10/27 Concordia-Moorhead 1:00 p.m.10/31 MIAC Semifinals11/03 MIAC Finals

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