Johnson is a freshman setter/defensive specialist from Omaha Burke

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BELLEVUE, Neb. - Juniors Maureen Wardian (Omaha, Neb.) and Kali Schnacker (Humboldt, Neb.) and freshman Annie Benson (Papillion, Neb.) combined for 35 kills to lead the 17th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team to a 25-14, 25-11, 25-14 sweep over Mayville State in the season opener for both teams at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center Friday night.

Wardian hit .737 with 14 kills, no errors in 19 attempts. Benson blasted 11 kills on .526 hitting. Schnacker was the third Bruins in double figures with 10 kills on .533 hitting. Junior outside hitter Ashley Wurdeman (Columbus, Neb.) added nine kills on .500 hitting.

Bellevue University Left to Right: Cindy Hendricks, Courtney Hendricks, Trish Siedlik, Glen Hendricks watch as Courtney signs her letter of intent for Bellevue University.

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BELLEVUE - Bellevue University head volleyball coach Trish Siedlik announced today the signing of three area athletes to national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at Bellevue University beginning in the fall of 2010.

The newest Bruins are 5-10 outside hitter Annie Benson (Springfield, Neb./Springfield-Platteview HS), 5-10 middle blocker/rightside hitter Courtney Hendricks (Omaha, Neb./Millard West HS) and 5-11 outside hitter/middle blocker Ashley Wurdeman (Columbus, Neb./Central CC/Lakeview HS).

OMAHA, Neb. - Four Bruins recorded double figure kill totals as the 14th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team defeated College of St. Mary 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-17) Tuesday night in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference action at the Lied Fitness Center.

With the win, the Bruins improved to 17-6 overall and 6-0 in the MCAC. College of St. Mary fell to 9-13 and 2-2 in league play.

Senior outside hitter Rachel Muller recorded her 15th double-double of the season with 14 kills and a team-leading 15 digs.

Junior Jaclyn Thorson led the Bruins with 15 kills on .419 hitting while adding five blocks.

Sophomore Maureen Wardian hit .458 with 13 kills and four blocks.

Sophomore Kali Schnacker was the fourth Bruin in double figures with 10 kills while adding eight digs and two blocks.

Freshman Jordan Broady directed the Bellevue offense to a .247 hitting percentaqe while collecting 47 assists and nine digs.

The Flames hit .270 in the first set, pulling out the 25-23 victory. However, Bellevue held the Flames to negative hitting over the final two frames.

The Bruins will have their longest break of the season, returning to action in six days when they host Briar Cliff at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center.

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YORK — The York College volleyball team opened their home slate of games with one of the nation’s best in No. 11 Bellevue University.

The Panthers hung around early, but the Bruins took control midway through the first set sweeping the match 25-14, 25-16, 25-9.

COLUMBUS - Central Community College-Columbus is hosting a Raider kickoff at 5 p.m Aug 25 at the Raider Fieldhouse.

There will be free hot dogs and hamburgers for the public, who are encouraged to come and meet the Raider athletic teams. Following the kickoff, there will be a volleyball scrimmage against Bellevue University at 6 p.m.

Bruin head volleyball coach Trish Siedlik announced the signing today of Sydney DeBoer (Seward, Neb./Seward HS) to a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Bellevue University beginning in the fall of 2010.

DeBoer, a 5-11 middle blocker, earned first team all-conference honors while leading Seward High School to a third-place finish at the 2009 Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament. She also led the Bluejays to the 2009 District championship and was a member of the all-tournament team at the Columbus Quiznos Classic.

"Sydney is a competitor," said Siedlik. "Seward High School has a tradition of winning. Winning breeds winning and we are glad that Sydney wants to be a part of our program. We will look for her to provide depth to both the middle and possibly rightside positions. Sydney is a smart hitter and possesses a solid block that will help us get back to the National Tournament."

An excellent student, DeBoer was a member of the National Honor Society and co-President of the Seward FFA.

DeBoer joins early signees Meghan Evans, a 5-4 defensive specialist from Omaha Burke High School and Andrea Johnson, a 5-7 setter/defensive specialist, also from Omaha Burke High School.

The 14th-ranked Bruins finished the 2009 season with a 29-10 overall record, a perfect 14-0 MCAC mark and their third-straight appearance in the NAIA Volleyball National Championship.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Bellevue University volleyball team battled back from a two-set deficit, rallying in both the third and fourth sets, to force a deciding fifth game, before falling to Morningside College 15-25, 23-25, 25-21, 26-24, 12-15 in the Bruins' final match at the NAIA Volleyball National Championship Thursday night at the Tyson Events Center.

The contest marked the final match of the 2009 season for both teams. Bellevue, ranked No. 16 nationally, concluded the year with a 29-10 overall mark, while Morningside finished at 32-9.

Junior middle blocker Jaclyn Thorson led the Bruins with 13 kills and three blocks.

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. - The 2010 MCAC Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll was released Monday (Aug. 23) with Bellevue University favored to claim the conference championship.

Bellevue, the 2009 MCAC regular season champions, advanced to the NAIA National Tournament for the third-straight season, finishing with a 29-10 overall record and a 14-0 conference mark.

College of the Ozarks was picked second by the MCAC coaches after going 26-10 (12-2 MCAC) last season and claiming the MCAC Tournament title to advance to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round. The Bobcats received votes in the 2010 national preseason poll.

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BELLEVUE - Bruin head volleyball coach Trish Siedlik announced today the signing of 6-1 rightside hitter Katie Kuntz (Wenatchee, Wash.) (Wenatchee, Wash.) to a letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers at Bellevue University beginning in the fall of 2010.

Kuntz, the daughter of Pam and Dean Peer and Eric Kuntz, played one year of basketball at Montana State-Northern University and prior to that competed in basketball at Wenatchee Community College. She will have two years of eligibility in volleyball.