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Parents: Jared and Sandy Nierengarten
Major: Environmental Studies

2021: Played in 28 matches and 102 sets... Finished third on the team with 25 service aces and tied for third in digs with 267... Recorded 83 kills, 34 assists, and 114.0 total points.

2020-2021: Played in 8 matches and 26 sets... Earned Academic All-MIAC honors... Finished tied for first on the team with 12 serve aces... Finished fourth on the team in total points with 59.5... Recorded 44 kills, 88 digs, and 7 blocks.

2019: Played in 30 matches with 12 starts and 114 sets... Earned Academic All-MIAC Honors... Finished second team with 36 serve aces... Finished third on the team with 248.5 points and 274 digs... Recorded 191 kills, 26 assists and two blocks.

2018: Played in 12 matches and 23 sets... Recorded 43 kills, 10 digs, five blocks, and one assist.

2017: Played in nine matches...Recorded 12 kills and seven digs.

High School: Four-year varsity starter...Two-year captain...Earned honorable mention honors on three occasions and was named two-time all-conference.

Auggie Athlete FAQs:
Career Goal: To help the environment and climate in any possible way.
Why did I choose to attend Augsburg? I chose Augsburg for the people, everyone is genuine and inclusive. 
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: National Champions. 
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Winning a 5 set close match and being pumped up with my teammates.
What is a little known fact about yourself? I know the Rocky Balboa "It ain't about how hard you can hit" quote by memory.
List any interesting, non-athletic hobbies, talents or unusual facts about yourself? I really enjoy road trips and doing spontaneous activities. 
What are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for the community that Augsburg has given me these last four years and gave me best friends to be with for a lifetime.