University of Minnesota Athletics
Paula Gentil - M Club Hall of Fame
Paula Gentil
Volleyball (2005-08)
Class of 2022
Minnesota's first-ever designated libero is still one of the best to compete with the Gophers. The three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year was also Minnesota's first-ever three-time All-American in school history. The four-time All-Big Ten selection helped her team to two Final Four berths and was named to the 2004 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team. She was also named Volleyball Magazine's National Defensive Player of the Year.
Gentil finished her career as the NCAA record holder in digs with 2,971. She still holds the school record in digs by nearly 800.