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Volleyball Release: August 29, 2006

Offensive Player of the Week: Vicky Braegelmann

  Vicky Braegelmann of Minnesota Duluth has been named the Offensive Player of the Week by the North Central Conference.

  Braegelmann, a junior from Albany, Minn., hit .538 (58k-8e-93ta) as the Bulldogs routed Emporia St., Wisconsin-Parkside, Abilene Christian and Lake Superior State in 12 games at the Northern Michigan tournament.

  Others nominated: Carlie Christensen, Nebraska-Omaha; Cassie Wolpern, Minnesota State; Kristi Pangrac, St. Cloud St.; Kendyll Jones, North Dakota; Andrea Oswald, Augustana.  

Defensive Player of the Week: Christina Reicks

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

  Reicks, a senior from Bellevue, Neb., averaged 5.09 digs and .36 blocks per game as the Mavericks racked up a 3-0 record, including a win over Pittsburg St., William Jewell and nationally-ranked Central Missouri State.

  Others nominated: Andrea Oswald, Augustana; Ashley Nachreiner, Minnesota State; Chelsea Meierotto, Minnesota Duluth; Lindsey Vortherms, North Dakota; Lindsey Gothe, St. Cloud State.

Setter of the Week: Katie Gangelhoff

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

  Gangelhoff, a sophomore from South St. Paul, Minn., averaged 14.58 assists per game as the Bulldogs went 5-0 at the Northern Michigan Tournament.

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