Pewaukee Native Nicole Wriedt Honored by AVCA and the NCAA

SAINT PAUL, MN (11/21/2011)(readMedia)-- Bethel University senior Nicole Wriedt of Pewaukee, Wis., was named to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) All-Conference Team before being selected as an All-Central Region Honorable Mention by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). She was also chosen to be a participant in the All-Region Team for the NCAA Division III volleyball tournament.

The Wisconsin native finished her senior campaign with 352 kills, averaging 2.91 kills per set. Her .218 attacking percentage and 74 blocks made her one of the most elite players in the MIAC.

Wriedt finished her career on top by helping Bethel advance to the NCAA DIII Tournament for the first time since 2007. In the post-season, Wriedt tallied 13 kills in a 3-0 win over Northwestern College (MN), including a .429 overall attacking percentage. Her two digs and two blocks were another factor that pushed her towards an All-Region Team award.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.