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3   Kate Nelson
Kate Nelson

Class:
RS Senior

Hometown:
Wheaton, Ill.

High School:
Wheaton-Warrenville

Last College:
Kishwaukee

Height:
6-0

Position:
MH

Birthdate:
10/21/1984


2006: Missed the entire season due to injury... Named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2005: Appeared in 17 matches, making nine starts... Posted a .193 hitting percentage to go with 72 kills, 25 total blocks, and 12 digs... Came on late in the season to post two double-digit kill performances... Had 10 kills and five blocks at Syracuse (10/29)... Registered season-highs with 13 kills and seven blocks at La Salle (11/11)... Had eight kills and two blocks versus Utah State (8/26).

Before Fordham: Was a two-year starter at Kishwaukee College, earning First Team NJCAA All-Region IV honors as a sophomore... Led the squad in blocks per game, helping them to a 35-8 record, a #2 ranking, and a third place finish at Nationals... Was a two-time Academic All-Conference selection and was selected as team captain... Nominated for the Kishwaukee Student Athlete of the Year Award as a sophomore. High School: Two-year varsity volleyball player at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School... Received the Most Improved Player Award as a senior... Played club volleyball at Sports Performance for two years... Served as team captain of her club team.

Personal: Majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing... Has two brothers.