University of Minnesota Athletics
2012 Volleyball Roster
Kara Lindstedt
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-8
- High School:
- UW-Green Bay
- Hometown:
- Shoreview, Minn.
JUNIOR?SEASON:
Made her Minnesota debut in the win over North Dakota State (9/10) ? Recorded her first dig of the season in the one set played in the victory over NDSU (9/10).
PRIOR TO MINNESOTA:
Played two years with UW-Green Bay before coming to Minnesota ? had 61 digs her sophomore year ? as a freshman had 141 kills ? Totaled 247 digs this season, with a season high against Stephen F. Austin on Sept. 10 ? Collected 16 service aces, the third highest on the team this season
HIGH SCHOOL:
Was a four year letter winner at Roseville Area High School ? Named as one of the the top 70 seniors in Minnesota in 2009 and one of the Fab 35 juniors in 2008 by Volleyball Breakdown Magazine ? Selected as team's MVP as a senior and offensive player of the year as a junior ? Was an all-conference selection in 2008 and 2009 ? Led the state in service aces in 2008 and 2009 ? Ranked fourth in the state in kills as a senior ? Was a three-time player of the month ? Played club volleyball for Minnesota Select Volleyball Club ? Helped team qualify for club nationals in 2009 ? Was on the 'A' honor roll in 10 trimesters ? Also played softball and track in high school.
PERSONAL:
Born on November 30, 1991 ? Planning in majoring in biomedical engineering ? Played the trumpet for six years and participated in jazz band four years ? Was a member of the Gender Equality Committee as a freshman had 141 kills ? Totaled 247 digs this season, with a season high against Stephen F. Austin on Sept. 10 ? Collected 16 service aces, the third highest on the team.
