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Volleyball Release: October 23, 2006
Offense - Carlie Christensen & Vicky Braegelmann

Carlie Christensen of Nebraska-Omaha and Vicky Braegelmann of Minnesota Duluth have been named the Offensive Players of the Week by the North Central Conference.

Christensen, a junior middle blocker from Omaha, Neb., hit .484 (18k-3e-31ta) while averaging 4.50 kills per game in UNO's win over North Dakota.

Braegelmann, a junior outside hitter from Albany, Minn., hit .400 (31k-11e-50ta) in wins over Michigan Tech and St. Cloud State. She averaged 5.17 kills per game

Others nominated: Tara Holmen, North Dakota; Deanna Pieper, St. Cloud State; Ellen Andrews, Augustana; Mandy Reuter, Minnesota State.

Defense - Christina Reicks

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

Reicks, a senior outside hitter from Bellevue, Neb., averaged 6.50 digs and 2.00 blocks per game in UNO's win over North Dakota.

Others nominated: Lindsey Vortherms, North Dakota; Chelsea Meierotto, Minnesota Duluth; Lindsey Gothe, St. Cloud State; Cassie Wolpren, Minnesota State; Abby Schmidt, Augustana.

Setter - Katie Gangelhoff

Katie Gangelhoff of Minnesota Duluth has been named the Setter of the Week by the North Central Conference.

Gangelhoff, a sophomore setter from South St. Paul, Minn., averaged 14.33 kills per game in wins over Michigan Tech and St. Cloud State. The team hit .337 behind her leadership.

Others nominated: Stef Sandstrom, Minnesota State; Katie Agnew, Nebraska-Omaha; Lisa Hoegh, Augustana; Allison Louwagie, North Dakota; Sierra Nowak, St. Cloud State.