Northwestern University Athletics
Erika Lange Named Preseason All-Big Ten in Volleyball
7/27/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
July 27, 2001
EVANSTON, Ill. - Sophomore middle blocker Erika Lange (Orland Park, Ill.) was named to the 12-member 2001 Preseason All-Big Ten Volleyball Team, as announced today by the Big Ten.
Lange, the only sophomore to be selected, led the Wildcats (5-25, 2-18 Big Ten) last season with 3.51 kills and 1.45 blocks per game. As a freshman she broke into the Northwestern single-season record books, ranking eighth in kills per game.
In 2000 Lange was selected to the Freshman All-Big Ten team.
Northwestern opens up the 2001 volleyball season on the road Aug. 31 at Wake Forest for the Deacon Invitational.
2001 Preseason All-Big Ten Volleyball Team
(as voted by the Coaches)
NAME, SCHOOL - YEAR - POSITION
Sara Meyermann, Iowa - SR - Outside Hitter
Erin Hartley (3)*, Michigan State - S - Outside Hitter
Lindsey Berg (2), Minnesota - SR - Setter
Stephanie Hagen, Minnesota - SR - Middle Blocker
Erika Lange, Northwestern - SO - Middle Blocker
Anne Botica, Ohio State - SR - Outside Hitter
Suzie Stiling, Ohio State - JR - Middle Blocker
Katie Virtue (2), Ohio State - JR - Setter
Mishka Levy (2)*, Penn State - JR - Outside Hitter
Katie Schumacher (2)*, Penn State - SR - Outside Hitter
Lizzy Fitzgerald*, Wisconsin - SR - Setter
Sherisa Livingston (3)*, Wisconsin - SR - Middle Hitter
(2) Two-Time Selection (3) Three-Time Selection *Unanimous Selection
