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Volleyball Release: October 16, 2006

Offensive - Tara Holmen

Tara Holmen of North Dakota has been named the Offensive Player of the Week by the North Central Conference.

Holmen, a junior middle hitter from Berthold, N.D., hit .323 (29k-8e-65ta) while averaging 4.83 kills per game as North Dakota downed Minnesota-Crookston and Minnesota State.

Others nominated: Cathy Turner, Minnesota State; Carlie Christensen, Nebraska-Omaha; Terrin Post, Augustana; Vicky Braegelmann, Minnesota Duluth; Kristi Pangrac, St. Cloud State.

Defensive - Stacie Wemhoff

Stacie Wemhoff of Nebraska-Omaha has been named the Defensive Player of the Week by the North Central Conference.

Wemhoff, a senior libero from Humphrey, Neb., averaged 5.45 digs per game in three NCC matches last week, including a 30-dig effort against Augustana.

Others nominated: Aileen Cahill, North Dakota; Chelsea Meierotto, Minnesota Duluth; Andreana Pieper, St. Cloud State; Cassie Wolpren, Minnesota State.

Setter - Allison Louwagie

Allison Louwagie of North Dakota has been named the Setter of the Week by the North Central Conference.

Louwagie, a sophomore setter from Marshall, Minn., averaged 13.67 assists per game in wins over Minnesota-Crookston and Minnesota State last week. She also averaged 1.00 kills per game.

Others nominated: Katie Gangelhoff, Minnesota Duluth; Stef Sandstrom, Minnesota State; Sierra Nowak, St. Cloud State.