University of Minnesota Athletics
Goehner To Play on B1G Foreign Tour Team
5/7/2015 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
The Big Ten Conference announced its first-ever volleyball foreign tour roster today, with one volleyball student-athlete representing each of the conference's 14 schools. University of Minnesota outside hitter Alyssa Goehner will represent the Golden Gophers, June 13-25, as the team travels to Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. Due to this opportunity, Goehner has passed on participating with the USA Volleyball Collegiate Team, which is also set to compete this June in New Orleans.
The first stop for the Big Ten Foreign Tour Team is Maribor, Slovenia, where matches with four national teams will take place. The complete Big Ten Foreign Tour final schedule will be announced at a later date.
In addition to competition on the court, the 14 student-athletes will have the opportunity to partake in community service initiatives, study foreign languages with local students and visit some of Europe's most historic cities, including Ljubljana in Slovenia, Istra, Pula, Rovinj and Porec in Croatia, and Padova and Venice in Italy.
As a rookie last year, Goehner held a significant role during the 2014 Gopher season. In her freshman year, Goehner played in 110 of 111 possible sets and all 31 matches for the Gophers. One of the most versatile players for the Gophers, Goehner played as either an outside hitter, libero or defensive specialist. She finished the year with 87 kills, 15 aces and amassed 267 digs, which ranked second on the team.
2015 Big Ten Volleyball Foreign Tour Team
Jocelynn Birks, Illinois, Outside Hitter, Sr.
Megan Tallman, Indiana, Setter, Jr.
Jess Janota, Iowa, Middle Blocker, So.
Hailey Murray, Maryland, Middle Blocker, So.
Adeja Lambert, Michigan, Outside Hitter, So.
Halle Peterson, Michigan State, Setter, Sr.
Alyssa Goehner, Minnesota, Outside Hitter, So.
Justine Wong-Orantes, Nebraska, Libero, Sr.
Maddie Slater, Northwestern, Middle Blocker, Jr.
Taylor Sandbothe, Ohio State, Middle Blocker, Jr.
Aiyana Whitney, Penn State, Outside Hitter, Sr.
Annie Drews, Purdue, Outside Hitter, Sr.
Meme Fletcher, Rutgers, Outside Hitter, So.
Kelli Bates, Wisconsin, Outside Hitter, So.
Head Coach: Keylor Chan, Northwestern
Assistant Coaches: Paul Koncir, Indiana; Phuong Louong, Rutgers
Athletic Trainer: Lianna Hadden, Michigan State
