Erin Effle
Post 5-10 Senior #40
Rochester, Minn.
John Marshall High School

Erin Effle returns for her senior season in 2004-05 and will be one of the premiere forwards in the WIAC. She led the 2003-04 Falcons in scoring averaging 13.6 points a game and was selected to the first All-WIAC team. Since joining the Falcons from Rochester, Minn., John Marshall High School, Effle has started every game that she’s played in. Erin has led the Falcons in scoring and been one of the top two rebounders each of the last three seasons. She burst onto the basketball scene at UWRF in 2001-02 and has been a dominating factor in all aspects of the game for the Falcons ever since. She was All-WIAC honorable mention both her sophomore and freshman seasons and has continued to work and improve every aspect of her game. Effle can post up and score inside with either strength or finesse, whichever is needed at the time. She can face the hoop and shoot the three or attack the basket off the dribble. Her defensive intensity is and recognition is exceptional. She’ll take away her opponent’s biggest strength and win the battle on the boards with very few exceptions. She is a tremendous athlete with exceptional skills, but what really sets Erin apart is her understanding of the game and her burning competitive desire. She refuses to get outworked, she doesn’t rest, and she’s willing to leave everything on the floor for her team. Effle is the Falcons team captain, along with fellow senior Darcy Olsen. Erin is the epitome of a team player and will be looked toward to lead the team once again. She is irreplaceable and will be a treat to watch her senior season. She’s ready to make it happen in the WIAC. Erin is the daughter of Jim and Kathy Effle. She is majoring in Biomedical Sciences and has a Chemistry minor.
Career Highs
Points: 28 vs. Whitewater, Feb. 14, 2004
Rebounds: 13 vs. Northwestern, Dec. 4, 2001
Assists: 8 vs. Platteville, Feb. 21, 2004
Steals: 5 vs. Whitewater, Jan. 4, 2003

EFFLE AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	24	136	258	.527	6	24	.250	48	70	.686	139	5.8	41	40	72	4	326	13.6
2002-03	23	116	276	.420	14	34	.412	49	76	.645	161	7	36	32	94	12	295	12.8
2001-02	25	117	235	.498	6	14	.429	42	67	.627	169	6.8	27	39	59	6	282	11.3
Totals	72	369	769	.480	26	72	.361	139	213	.653	469	6.51	104	111	225	22	903	12.5

Darcy Olsen
Guard 5-3 Senior #23
Rosemount, Minn.
Eastview High School

Darcy Olsen returns for her senior season and will be the team’s floor leader again in 2004-05. She has been a solid player throughout her career and will be looked at for leadership on and off the court this winter. Olsen has started every game for the Falcons since joining the team from Eastview, Minn., High School where she earned All-State Honorable Mention honors as a senior. The past three seasons, Darcy has been the Falcons’ consistent rock at the point position. She has led the team every year with over 33 minutes played per game. She was the team’s second leading scorer her junior and sophomore seasons and was third in scoring her first year. Olsen is the Falcons’ go-to 3-point and free throw shooter. She carries a lot of the ball handling load and is the floor general along with fellow senior Erin Effle. Darcy’s experience, precision shooting, ball handling and improved defensive intensity will be invaluable to the Falcons this season. She creates scoring opportunities for her teammates because she is such a potent offensive threat from the point. After working at her game all off-season, Olsen is ready to explode into her senior year in the WIAC and emerge as one of the premier point guards in the league. Her experience and maturity will be counted on throughout the season as a team captain. Darcy is the daughter of Jeff and Claire Olsen. She is majoring in Health & Human Performance with a Coaching minor.
Career Highs
Points: 25 vs. Superior, Feb. 12, 2003
Rebounds: 9 vs. Superior, Jan. 15, 2003
Assists: 8 vs. Superior, Feb. 12, 2003
Steals: 6 vs. Stout Feb. 19, 2003

OLSEN AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	26	76	211	.360	54	153	.353	50	58	.862	65	2.5	46	21	59	2	256	9.8
2002-03	25	87	212	.410	39	96	.406	39	46	.848	75	3.0	90	34	101	2	252	10.1
2001-02	25	76	173	.439	34	83	.410	27	43	.628	56	2.2	65	35	83	1	213	8.5
Totals	76	239	596	.401	127	332	.383	116	147	.789	246	3.2	201	90	243	5	721	9.4

Miranda Biteler
Guard 5-7 Junior #12
Chanhassen, Minn.
Chaska High School

Miranda Biteler returns for her third year with the Falcons in 2004-05. Last season she played in all 26 Falcon games, started 12 times, and was on the court almost 20 minutes a game. She averaged five points and 1.8 rebounds a game. Biteler was second on the team in assists. With a relentless work ethic, Miranda continues to make impressive improvements in all aspects of her game. The Falcons will look to Biteler to be one of the team’s defensive stoppers on the perimeter. Her pride in never resting on the defensive end will shine through this year more than ever with her increased physical strength. As a junior this season, Miranda’s experience and confidence will show up as she lets loose on the offensive end and uses the combination of her shooting and dribble penetration ability to become a consistent offensive threat. Biteler joined the Falcons after being a two-year starter at Chaska High School in Minnesota. She earned honorable mention to the All-Conference team by averaging 9.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game in 2002. She was captain of the team and won her school’s Triple A (Arts, Academics, & Athletics) Award. She is the daughter of LeRoy and Wanda Biteler. Miranda is majoring in Health & Human Performance with minors in Business and Coaching.
Career Highs
Points: 15 vs. Superior, Jan. 13, 2004
Rebounds: 7 vs. Platteville, Jan. 18, 2003
Assists: 6 vs. Beloit, Dec. 30, 2003
Steals: 3 vs. Eau Claire, Jan. 8, 2003

BITELER AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	26	45	122	.369	18	59	.305	22	29	.759	48	1.8	49	18	78	1	130	5.0
2002-03	15	18	54	.333	9	32	.281	14	20	.700	30	2.0	23	10	26	1	59	3.9
Totals	41	53	176	.301	27	91	.297	36	49	.735	78	1.9	72	28	104	2	189	4.6

Chantele Melgaard
Guard 5-8 Junior #31
Lakeville, Minn.
Lakeville High School

Chantele Melgaard returns for her third season with the Falcons in 2004-05. She missed part of the 2003-04 season with an injury but played in 18 games and started 15. She played just under 25 minutes and averaged eight points and 2.9 rebounds per contest. She was second on the team in three-pointers. Melgaard has the experience and ability to step her game up a notch for the Falcons this season and become a stand-out wing in the WIAC. She’s an outstanding athlete and has improved her game fundamentally offensively and has become more aware of positioning and vision of the floor defensively. Chantele is stronger and understands the collegiate game after plenty of experience in the WIAC. As a junior, she is ready to let her instinct for the game and anticipation of what’s happening on the floor really come out. She thrives off challenges, which makes the WIAC the perfect place for Melgaard’s potential to peak this season. Chantele joined the Falcons after helping lead Lakeville High School to the 2001 and 2002 Minnesota State Class 4A Championships. The Panthers won the conference and sectional championships for three straight years. Her senior season, Melgaard’s team finished a perfect 28-0. She averaged 10 points, two rebounds, and three steals a game, which earned her a spot on the All-Conference team and in the Minnesota All-Star game. Chantele is the daughter of Chip and Dawn Melgaard. She is majoring in Health & Human Performance with a minor in Coaching.
Career Highs
Points: 20 vs. Whitewater, Jan. 4, 2003
Rebounds: 7 vs. Stout, Feb. 19, 2003
Assists: 6 vs. Eau Claire, Feb. 8, 2003
Steals: 7 vs. Whitewater, Jan. 4, 2003

MELGAARD AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	18	42	132	.318	23	58	.397	37	50	.740	52	2.9	29	22	55	10	144	8.0
2002-03	25	54	178	.303	17	50	.340	54	83	.651	106	4.2	59	59	71	15	179	7.2
Totals	43	96	310	.309	40	108	.370	91	133	.684	158	3.7	88	81	126	35	323	7.5

Chisato Nakaike
Guard 5-7 Junior #14
Fukui, Japan
Shogyo High School

Chisato Nakaike returns to the Falcons for her third season after spending the summer at home in Japan. Chisato was sidelined a majority of the 2003-04 season with a knee injury. She comes into the 2004-2005 season with a more complete offensive game for the Falcons. She has proven to be a threat from anywhere on the floor. She has great range, ability to pull up for a jumper, or finish all the way to the hoop. Nakaike’s defensive intensity continues to be a strong area for her to contribute. With improved consistency and understanding of UWRF basketball, Chisato is expected to make a difference for the Falcons this season. Nakaike had an extremely successful basketball career in Japan at Shogyo High School. She was Best 16 player in Fukui Interschool championships and was a Best 5 at the National Athletic Meet. She is the daughter of Yukio and Satomi. Chisato is a Marketing Communications major with an International Studies minor.
Career Highs
Points: 10 vs. Oshkosh, Jan. 25, 2003
Rebounds: 2 vs. Eau Claire, Feb. 24, 2003
Assists: 2 vs. Oshkosh, Jan. 25, 2003
Steals: 1 vs. Superior, Feb. 12, 2003

NAKAIKE AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	2	0	0	.000	0	0	.000	0	0	.000	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002-03	15	7	21	.333	4	14	.286	5	11	.455	8	0.5	5	3	8	2	23	1.5
Totals	17	7	21	.333	4	14	.286	5	11	.455	8	.4	5	3	8	2	23	1.3

Gina Astedt
Guard 5-8 Sophomore #10
Blaine, Minn.
Blaine High School

Gina Astedt returns for her third year with the Falcons in 2004-05. She did not play in the 2002-03 season because of a knee injury, but rebounded with an excellent season in 2003-04. She played in 23 games and averaged 14 minutes of action. She averaged 2.5 points and three rebounds a game. She had 43 assists, fourth on the team. Gina is a competitor and is a relentless worker on the basketball court. She continues to improve her offensive game by getting to the basket and being willing to pull up for open shots. Her defense and rebounding are her staples and something the Falcons can count on every game. She has a knack for finding her teammates for the easy bucket and the determination to be a force on the boards. Astedt joined the Falcons after a solid career at Blaine High
School in Minnesota. She averaged 7.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.5 steals in 2002. The Bengals were the Minnesota State runners-up in 2002 and placed third in 2000. Astedt was selected to the All-Conference team in 2002 and led her team in steals in 2001. She was named to the Academic All-State team and was a member of the National Honor Society. Gina is the daughter of Charlie and Anna. She is majoring in Business with a Marketing minor.
Career Highs
Points: 9 vs. Stout, Feb. 18, 2004
Rebounds: 8 vs. Whitewater, Feb. 14, 2004
Assists: 6 vs. Stevens Point, Feb. 4, 2004
Steals: 3 vs. Platteville, Feb. 21, 2004

ASTEDT AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	23	19	64	.297	2	15	.133	18	29	.621	69	3.0	43	25	45	1	58	2.5

Krista Cordes
Guard 5-9 Sophomore #43
Farmington, Minn.
Farmington High School

Krista Cordes returns for her second season with the Falcons in 2004-05. She played in eight games in 2003-04 and worked at developing into a better-rounded player. She is a tremendous shooter, especially from the 3-point line. Cordes has continued to improve on the defensive end of the floor and should see increasing court time as she keeps getting stronger and more aggressive. The Falcons could certainly use her hot hand to rack up some points from beyond the arc. Krista joined the Falcons in 2003 from Farmington High School in Minnesota. She was a two-time All-Conference selection and three-year starter for the Tigers. She averaged 16 points, five rebounds and one assist per game her senior season. Cordes was voted her team’s Most Valuable Player in 2003 and finished with over 1,000 career points. She is the daughter of Teri and Jack Cordes. Krista is undecided on a major field of study.
Career Highs
Points: 11 vs. Stevens Point, Feb 23, 2004
Rebounds: 2 vs. Stevens Point, Dec. 2, 2003
Assists: 1 vs. Stevens Point, Feb. 23, 2004

CORDES AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	8	4	14	.286	3	6	.500	2	2	1.000	4	.5	1	0	1	0	13	1.6

Natalie Hansen
Post 6-2 Sophomore #42
Coon Rapids, Minn.
Coon Rapids High School

Natalie Hansen enters her second year with the Falcons. Natalie returns to the post position with an understanding of UWRF basketball. She has added strength and outside scoring options to her offensive repertoire while continuing to be a post defender to contend with. Her leadership and attitude have proven to be invaluable to the Falcons. Natalie’s work ethic, determination, and confidence in her game will determine how good she will be in this conference. She played in eight games and averaged 3.3 minutes per outing last season at UWRF, but looks to expand those opportunities after a solid off-season. She earned recognition on the 2004 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll. Hansen joined the Falcons from Coon Rapids High School in Minnesota. For the Cardinals, she was a two-year starter and the team’s main presence in the paint. Natalie is the daughter of Sharon and Jim Hansen. She is a Business major with a Marketing minor at UWRF.
Career Highs
Points: 3 vs. Stevens Point, Dec. 2, 2003
Rebounds: 1 vs. Oshkosh, Dec. 6, 2003
Assists: 1 vs. Superior, Feb. 11, 2004
Steals: 1 vs. Whitewater, Jan. 3, 2004

HANSEN AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	8	2	4	.500	0	1	.000	1	2	.500	1	.1	2	1	2	0	5	.6

Megan Lindman
Post 6-0 Sophomore #44
Rochester, Minn.
Mayo High School

Megan Lindman returns for her second year with the Falcons after making an immediate impact at the post position last season. In 2003-04, Lindman played in all 26 Falcon games and started twice. She averaged 8.1 points, fourth on the team, and 4.4 rebounds, third for the Falcons. She averaged just under 20 minutes of playing time per outing. Lindman is an exceptional athlete with an intensely competitive attitude that gives her an edge in the paint. She’s a force on both ends of the floor and has the ability to dominate on the boards. Lindman led the Falcons in blocked shots last season with 27. The experience she gained last season in the WIAC will be invaluable for her success in the 2004-05 season. Look for Megan to continue to be a huge contributor for the Falcons. With her work ethic and improving confidence, Megan could prove to be one of the dominant post players in the league. Lindman joined the Falcons from Rochester, Minn., Mayo High School where she averaged 13.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 3.6 assists a game. She was selected to the All-Conference team for three seasons and was her team’s captain in 2003. Her team won conference titles in 2001 and 2003 and participated in the Minnesota State Tournament in 2000. Lindman was a four-year starter for the Spartans. She is the daughter of Debbie and Randy. Megan is majoring in English - Secondary Education at UWRF.
Career Highs
Points: 19 vs. Maryville, Dec. 22, 2003
Rebounds: 8 vs. Superior, Feb. 11, 2004
Assists: 5 vs. Superior, Feb. 11, 2004
Steals: 4 vs. Stout, Feb. 18, 2004

LINDMAN AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	26	84	178	.472	1	2	.500	41	71	.577	114	4.4	19	26	53	27	210	8.1

Melanie Preiner
Guard 5-6 Sophomore #20
Stillwater, Minn.
Stillwater High School

Melanie Preiner returns for her second season with the Falcons in 2004-05. She had an immediate impact with the Falcons as a first-year player last season. She played in every game and started the last 22 contests. Preiner averaged 4.2 points and 3.7 rebounds while playing just over 21 minutes per game for the Falcons. Melanie was a consistent force on both ends of the floor. She was the team’s leading rebounder from the perimeter and led the team in steals. She also tallied 34 assists and 20 three-pointers from the wing position. With a year of experience and improved confidence in her ability to excel at the collegiate level, Melanie will be expected to find more scoring opportunities as well as continue to build on her success on defense and rebounding. She joined the Falcons from Stillwater, Minn., High School where she was a two-year starter and earned three letters. She averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists for the Ponies. Preiner was selected to the All-Conference team, and won her team’s Coaches Choice and Hustle Awards. She is the daughter of Julie and Tom. Melanie is undecided on a major
field of study.
Career Highs
Points: 12 vs. SUNY-Oswego, Dec. 21, 2003
Rebounds: 7 vs. La Crosse, Jan. 28, 2004
Assists: 7 vs. Stevens Point, Feb. 23, 2004
Steals: 4 vs. Eau Claire, Feb. 7, 2004

PREINER AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	26	43	106	.406	20	60	.333	3	8	.375	95	3.7	34	40	38	2	109	4.2

Traci Reimann
Post 6-0 Sophomore #25
North Branch, Minn.
North Branch High School

Traci Reimann returns for her second year after making an immediate impact for the Falcons last season. As a first-year player in 2003-04, she started every game and finished the season as the team’s top rebounder averaging 8.2 per game. That effort on the boards ranked fourth in the WIAC. She averaged 9.1 points, third on the team, and earned over 28 minutes of playing time a game. In her first collegiate game she had an unbelievable performance against St. Scholastica. She scored 14 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, which only confirmed that Reimann has the ability to become an outstanding post player in the WIAC. Her year of college experience has been a tremendous benefit in her confidence and versatility on the offensive end of the court. On the defensive end, she continues to be a force as she matures and understands more about the game and positioning. Traci has the ability and tenacity to take over on the boards and dominate in the paint. Expect Reimann to emerge as one of the strongest post players in the WIAC. Her love of the game and excitement for her teammates makes her really fun to watch. Reimann joined the Falcons after a solid career at North Branch High School in Minnesota. She was a two-year starter for the Vikings and helped her team to three State Tournament appearances. Her 2001 team finished second in the finals. Reimann was her team’s Most Valuable Player and she was selected to the All-Conference team as a senior. She averaged 15 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game. The Vikings won four conference titles. Traci is the daughter of Kathy and Dan Reimann. She is undecided
on a major field of study.
Career Highs
Points: 16 vs. Stout, Feb. 18, 2004
Rebounds: 17 vs. St. Scholastica, Nov. 21, 2003
Assists: 6 vs. St. Scholastica, Nov. 21, 2003
Steals: 5 vs. Superior, Jan. 13, 2004

REIMANN AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	26	95	230	.413	8	39	.205	39	66	.591	213	8.2	52	37	77	11	237	9.1

Kendra Sticha
Post 6-0 Sophomore #34
New Prague, Minn.
New Prague High School

Kendra Sticha returns for her third season with the Falcons in 2004-05. Sticha has been sidelined the past two years with season ending knee injuries. Her love for the game and her teammates has shined through in her work ethic and attitude getting past two long rehabilitations. She’s ready to get out on the court with her teammates when the score board is lit up and the clock is running. Kendra is expected to contribute some valuable minutes in the paint this season. Rebounding on both ends of the floor is where she’ll likely excel immediately. She doesn’t back down from physical play and her consistent hustle will help the Falcons this year. Sticha was a two-year starter at New Prague, Minn., High School. She averaged 10 points, 10 rebounds and four assists per game in 2002. Her senior season, she was the team captain and was an All-Conference selection. Her team won the 2000 Minnesota State Championship. Sticha graduated with high honors in the classroom and was a member of the National Honor Society. Her parents, Ken and Marge, are very familiar with UWRF. Kendra’s sister, Lynn, played for the Falcons from 1995-98. Sticha is majoring in Marketing Communications with a Spanish minor.
Career Highs
Rebounds: 1 vs. Stout, Jan. 20, 2004

STICHA AT UW-RIVER FALLS
Year	G	FG	FGA	PCT	3FG	FGA	PCT	FT	FTA	PCT	REB	AVE	A	S	TO	B	PTS	AVE
2003-04	1	0	0	.000	0	0	.000	0	0	.000	1	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0

Sydney Hall
Post 5-11 Freshman #33
Burnsville, Minn.
Burnsville High School

Sydney Hall returns to the Falcons after spending 2003-04 as a red-shirt. As Sydney continues to make the transition to college basketball, she will be looked to become stronger both offensively and defensively in the post this season. With her vertical jump, Sydney should be able to get after the boards for the Falcons. She also competes in track and field for UWRF. At Burnsville, Minn., High School she earned two letters and was a starter her senior season. Hall was named her team’s Most Improved Player and earned a scholastic academic letter. She is the daughter of Brenda and Windlan. Sydney is majoring in Structural Engineering with a Spanish minor.

Elizabeth Hennen
Guard 5-6 Freshman #35
White Bear Lake, Minn.
White Bear Lake High School

Elizabeth Hennen joins the UWRF Falcons from White Bear Lake, Minn., High School where in 2004 she helped the Polars earn their first state tournament appearance in two decades. She earned two letters on the basketball team and led the team in free throw shooting her senior season. She was an Honors Student and a class officer in 2003. Hennen was a member of the National Honor Society and served on the Student Council for seven years. She is the daughter of Jenny Cooney and Myron Hennen. Liz is majoring in Elementary Education and has a Coaching minor. For the Falcons at the guard position, Liz will spend time in the 2004-05 season adjusting to the college game. Her positive attitude and determination will get her where she needs to be to contribute to the Falcons’ success.

Melanie Marquardt
Guard 5-6 Freshman #22
Kimball, Minn.
Kimball High School

Melanie Marquardt joins the Falcons from Kimball High School in Minnesota. At Kimball she averaged 20 points, three rebounds, five assists and five steals a game. She helped her team to a first time Minnesota State Tournament appearance in 2003 when the team finished 23-3. She scored 1,820 career points and is Kimball’s all-time leading scorer. She is also the school’s all-time leader in assists and steals. Marquardt was named to the All-Conference team for four straight seasons. She was her team’s captain and was named to the A-Honor Roll. She earned five letters and was a three-year starter. She is the daughter of Sharon and the late Ron Marquardt. She is undecided on a major field of study. As a Falcon, Melanie will see a majority of her minutes split between the wing and point positions. Her ability to score well with her perimeter shot or drive to the hoop should prove to be an asset for the team offensively. Melanie is athletic and should consistently help the team defensively. Experience in the WIAC will bring out her best; Melanie is going to be a very good collegiate basketball player.

Kim Sorenson
Guard 5-4 Freshman #24
Blaine, Minn.
Blaine High School

Kim Sorenson is a welcome addition to the Falcons from Blaine High School in Minnesota. At Blaine she earned four letters and was a two-year starter. She averaged 10 points, four rebounds, five assists and five steals a game. Sorenson was her team’s captain as a senior and was named to the All-Conference team. She earned All-Conference honorable mention after her junior season. In her freshman and sophomore seasons she was voted her team’s Most Valuable Player. She earned the school’s Academic Silver Award. She is the daughter of Ron and Deb. Kim is majoring in Journalism. The Falcons are expecting Sorenson to have an immediate impact at the point position. Her quickness and tenacious attitude on defense will prove to be very frustrating for opposing point guards. Early on Kim will be looked to for defensive stops and vocally running the show for the Falcons. As Kim continues to learn the collegiate game she will prove to be a very solid player in the Falcon line-up.

Shannon Zweifel
Guard 5-7 Freshman #30
Whitewater, Wis.
Whitewater High School

Shannon Zweifel will help the Falcons at the wing and point positions this season. After using 2003-04 as a red-shirt season, Zweifel will certainly use that year of development to her advantage. She is an exceptional athlete that can help the Falcons on both ends of the floor. Whether she contributes with defense and rebounding, scoring, passing, or simply running the show and taking care of the basketball, there is no question she’ll be expected to have an impact early in the season. Zweifel also competes for the UWRF Track team. As a first-year runner she set a school record and qualified for Nationals in the 400m Hurdles. At Whitewater, Wis., High School she was a three-year starter and was chosen as her team’s captain and Most Valuable Player twice. She earned her team’s Heart Award and led them in free throw shooting. Shannon is the daughter of Diane and Stan Zweifel. She is majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Coaching.