UMC Volleyball Signees

CROOKSTON, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball program announced the signing of Burnsville High School teammates Kaycie Hagen (S, 5-8, Savage, Minn.) and Alyssa Muelken (MH, 6-0, Savage, Minn.). Both players signed National Letters of Intent to compete for the Golden Eagles beginning at the start of the 2014 season. Hagen and Muelken are also both teammates on the Mizuno Northern Lights 18-1 club team.

All signees are contingent upon admission to UMC and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Everyone released today has signed their National Letter of Intent prior to the release of information.

Kaycie Hagen, 5-8, S, Savage, Minn./Burnsville H.S.

Hagen was an All-South Suburban Conference pick as a senior at Burnsville H.S.and an All-South Suburban Conference Honorable Mention selection as a junior. Hagen averaged 6.7 assists per set with 1,664 assists as a senior. She also added 526 digs on the year and had 100 service aces. Played for the Mizuno Northern Lights for the club volleyball, one of the premier club programs in the state of Minnesota. The club also produced current UMC players Erin Schwarz, Sierra Trost and Maggie Perrel. A high school and club teammate of fellow UMC signee Alyssa Muelken.

Daughter and Stephanie and Steve Hagen. Born April 25, 1996.

“Kaycie is an outstanding setter with an extremely high volleyball IQ,” said UMC head coach Lee Anderson. “She has phenomenal leadership qualities and is a selfless team player, she will do whatever it takes to ensure the team succeeds. We are very excited that she decided to continue her playing career as a Golden Eagle.”

Alyssa Muelken, 6-0, MH, Savage, Minn./Burnsville H.S. (Pronounced Mull-kin)

Muelken was an All-South Suburban Conference pick as a junior and senior. Named Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. Was an Academic All-State pick in 2013. A four year letterwinner for Burnsville H.S. Muelker is also a member of National Honor Society and has maintained a 3.88 GPA. Had 550 kills for an average of 2.2 kills per set and tallied 166 total blocks for an average of 0.70 blocks per set. Played for the Mizuno Northern Lights for the club volleyball, one of the premier club programs in the state of Minnesota. The club also produced current UMC players Erin Schwarz, Sierra Trost and Maggie Perrel. A high school and club teammate of fellow UMC signee Kaycie Hagen.

Daughter of Susan and Greg Muelken. Born Sept. 25, 1995.

“Alyssa is very skilled and talented middle hitter,” Anderson said. “Her vast high school and club experiences are going to be a tremendous asset to her at the next level. She has a great work ethic and is going to be a great member of the Golden Eagle Volleyball Team.”

Hagen and Muelken will join a Golden Eagle squad that is currently 13-13 on the season and on the cusp of qualifying for the NSIC Tournament. UMC is looking to replace six seniors but will return 11 players from this season’s squad.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.