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2007 (Sophomore): Bielski did not play as a sophomore, earning a redshirt. 2006 (Freshman): In her first season as a Golden Eagle, Bielski saw action in all 31 matches. She recorded nine kills in her first collegiate match during 3-1 loss at Duke (Aug. 25) and registered eight blocks (1 BS, 7 BA) in 3-1 loss to San Francisco (Sept. 15). Bielski proved to be a strong offensive and defensive player as she tallied her first career double-double, notching 12 kills and 12 blocks (12 BA) in 3-2 victory at USF (Oct. 1). She posted a career-high 13 kills in 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh (Oct. 20). Bielski finished the season with 19 aces and recorded a career-best five, in a 3-1 win against Connecticut (Nov. 3). In a 3-0 victory over Seton Hall on Nov. 10, Bielski matched her career-high with 13 kills while recording a stellar 45.8 hitting percentage. She ended the 2006 season with 235 kills, averaging 2.18 per game. Prior to Marquette: Bielski is a four year letterwinner at Chaska. She culminated the regular season earning a spot as first team All-Metro by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, thanks to senior season in which she recorded 292 kills, 41 blocks and a 35.2 percent hitting average. As team captain, she has led Chaska to a spot in the Minnesota state quarterfinals three times in the last four years, including a state championship. She was also named AAU All-American at the most recent AAU National Championships, where her team placed third in the nation in the 18 and under division. As a junior and senior, she was a Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association first-team all-state selection, leading Chaska to the state championship. She was also named an All-American selection at the AAU National Championships. As a sophomore she was selected to the 17 Open all tournament team and guided her club team to a fifth place finish at the USAV National Championships in the 17 Open Division. As a sophomore she was part of a team that won a conference title and advanced to the state quarterfinals and she helped her high school to a state semifinal appearance as a freshman. Personal: Bielski was born February 7, 1988 in Lafayette, Ind. She is the daughter of Nancy and Mark Bielski and has two sisters, Lynn and Christine. Outside of volleyball Bielski enjoys downhill skiing and playing the trumpet. She intends to major in exercise science. |
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