(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston volleyball team opened the 2011 season with a 3-1 record at the Lynn University Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla. The Golden Eagles placed two players on the all-tournament squad. Freshman outside hitter Brittany Looker (OH, 5-10, Fr., Rochester, Minn.) amassed a tournament-high 63 kills while averaging just under five kills per set. Libero Chelsea Wiesner (DS, 5-8, So., Rochester, Minn.) helped Crookston to a 3-1 record in the tournament and her 47 digs earned her a place on the all-tournament team as well.
Minnesota, Crookston (3-1, 0-0 NSIC)- Looker made her Golden Eagle Volleyball debut in grand fashion last weekend at the Lynn University Invite in Boca Raton, Fla. Looker helped lead Minnesota, Crookston to a 3-1 tournament record and was a leader on the Golden Eagle offense. She led all attackers with 63 kills in 13 sets for a 4.85 kill/set average. She finished with a solid .319 attack percentage and was second on the team with six service aces. Defensively she was tied for third on the team with 21 digs and finished third on the team with nine total blocks on the weekend. Following weekend play, Looker was named to the All-Tournament team. Setter Kelsey Matykowski (S, 5-7, Jr., Sun Prairie, Wis.) finished the weekend with 114 assists, good for an 8.77 assists/set average. She added a team-high eight service aces and tallied 23 defensive digs.
The Golden Eagles will play NSIC teams in non-conference action. On Friday, September 9, UMC plays Augustana College (2-2) at 10:30 a.m. and Northern State University (2-2) at 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, September 10, the Golden Eagles play Minot State University at 12:30 p.m. and St. Cloud State University (2-2) at 5:30 p.m. All matches will be held at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse on the MSU Moorhead campus.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
NDSU Names Shari Robertson Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
FARGO, N.D. - Shari Robertson, head coach the past three seasons at Upper Iowa, has been named assistant women's volleyball coach at North Dakota State. NDSU head coach Kari Thompson made the announcement Tuesday.
"Shari's experiences as a player, head coach and administrator will benefit our program immensely," said Thompson. "From a recruiting standpoint, she is very familiar with the players in our region and will help expand our recruiting footprint into Iowa."
Robertson had a 36-59 record at Upper Iowa, where she inherited a program that went 4-26 before her arrival and went 16-18 in her second season. She also served as assistant athletic director and senior woman administrator during her time as head coach.
"I'm very impressed with the people of North Dakota State University and their commitment to excellence," Robertson said. "I am honored to join the NDSU volleyball program and be part of their continued success."
Robertson was a middle blocker for Loyola Chicago on four straight Horizon League championship teams from 1999 to 2002 and was part of back-to-back NCAA tournament teams her first two seasons. She was named all-conference, all-Midwest Region, team MVP, and was named Loyola's Female Athlete of the Year as a senior in 2002.
Robertson was a graduate assistant for volleyball and strength training at Loras College in Iowa for two seasons from 2003 to 2005 before moving to Upper Iowa as an administrative assistant and director of athletic recruiting for one year.
Robertson graduated magna cum laude from Loyola in May 2003 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing, and she earned a master's degree in physical education with an emphasis in athletic administration from Loras in May 2006.
North Dakota State was 20-11 overall and won a share of its third straight Summit League championship with a 14-4 record last year. The Bison lost to 12th-ranked Minnesota in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It was NDSU's second tournament appearance in three years.
"Shari's experiences as a player, head coach and administrator will benefit our program immensely," said Thompson. "From a recruiting standpoint, she is very familiar with the players in our region and will help expand our recruiting footprint into Iowa."
Robertson had a 36-59 record at Upper Iowa, where she inherited a program that went 4-26 before her arrival and went 16-18 in her second season. She also served as assistant athletic director and senior woman administrator during her time as head coach.
"I'm very impressed with the people of North Dakota State University and their commitment to excellence," Robertson said. "I am honored to join the NDSU volleyball program and be part of their continued success."
Robertson was a middle blocker for Loyola Chicago on four straight Horizon League championship teams from 1999 to 2002 and was part of back-to-back NCAA tournament teams her first two seasons. She was named all-conference, all-Midwest Region, team MVP, and was named Loyola's Female Athlete of the Year as a senior in 2002.
Robertson was a graduate assistant for volleyball and strength training at Loras College in Iowa for two seasons from 2003 to 2005 before moving to Upper Iowa as an administrative assistant and director of athletic recruiting for one year.
Robertson graduated magna cum laude from Loyola in May 2003 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing, and she earned a master's degree in physical education with an emphasis in athletic administration from Loras in May 2006.
North Dakota State was 20-11 overall and won a share of its third straight Summit League championship with a 14-4 record last year. The Bison lost to 12th-ranked Minnesota in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It was NDSU's second tournament appearance in three years.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Abby Cleveland Signs National Letter of Intent with UMC
Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's volleyball coach Lee Anderson announced today the signing of Abby Cleveland to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles
in 2011.
Cleveland is a 6-0, middle hitter, from Andover High School in the North West Suburban Conference. She was a section champion and state participant in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. She was named the team's rookie of the year and was selected as an All-State Academic Award winner.
"Abby is a physical middle hitter who is excellent on the slide approach. She comes from an outstanding high school program with a winning tradition and that experience will serve her well at UMC," says Coach Anderson. "We are very excited that Abby decided to pursue her goals as a member of the Golden Eagle Volleyball family."
Cleveland plans to major in criminal justice at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Tom and Diane Cleveland.
in 2011.
Cleveland is a 6-0, middle hitter, from Andover High School in the North West Suburban Conference. She was a section champion and state participant in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. She was named the team's rookie of the year and was selected as an All-State Academic Award winner.
"Abby is a physical middle hitter who is excellent on the slide approach. She comes from an outstanding high school program with a winning tradition and that experience will serve her well at UMC," says Coach Anderson. "We are very excited that Abby decided to pursue her goals as a member of the Golden Eagle Volleyball family."
Cleveland plans to major in criminal justice at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Tom and Diane Cleveland.
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