MIAC VOLLEYBALL AWARD-WINNERS

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Augsburg College outside hitter Katie Christensen (SR, North Mankato, Minn./Mankato West HS) was named to the All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference volleyball team, while setter Denielle Johnson (SR, Blaine, Minn./Spring Lake Park HS) earned All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team honors.

Christensen, a first-time all-conference selection, finished the season with a team-high 303 kills, and a 2.73 kill-per-set average. Christensen also recorded 28 service aces, 28 blocks (four solo) and 188 digs. During her four-year career at Augsburg, Christensen ranks fourth all-time in career kills with 880 kills, and ranks in the top 10 in kills-per-set and matches played.

Johnson was named to the All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team, as part of the conference's sportsmanship initiative. Members of the All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team are selected by their coaches and teammates as individuals who demonstrate ideals of positive sportsmanship both on and off the field of competition.Johnson saw time this season as a setter and defensive specialist for the Auggies, and recorded 162 assists and 189 digs on the season.

Under first-year head coach Jane Gibbs, the Auggies finished the season with a 16-14 record, and just missed gaining a berth into the MIAC postseason tournament for the second year in a row.