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Meet the Falcons
Miranda Biteler Miranda Biteler returns as a team captain for her senior season with the Falcons in 2005-06. Biteler’s leadership and work ethic are definite strengths. Coach Hovet says, “Miranda’s maturity and drive are tremendous for our team. She works very hard at her game and takes pride in being a contributor on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.” This season the Falcon’s will look to Biteler to be one of the team’s defensive stoppers on the perimeter. Along with her defensive assignments, the Falcon’s will be expecting her to let loose on the offensive end of the floor this year. Her versatility with 3-point shooting, going to the hoop off the dribble and pulling up anywhere in-between should be tough to defend. She had a break out season in 2004-05 playing in all 25 games and starting in 21. Miranda averaged 26 minutes per game and was a consistent 39% field goal shooter. She averaged 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and was second in assists (62). She led the team in free throw percentage (30-36, .833). 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 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.
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Chisato Nakaike Chisato Nakaike returns to the Falcons for her fourth and final season in 2005-06. She has developed into a complete offensive player for the Falcons and is a scoring threat from anywhere on the court. Besides developing her offensive abilities, her defensive intensity continues to be a strength. Coach Hovet says, “Chisato has been steadily improving the past couple years. Her tenacity on defense has been consistent and her commitment to taking care of the ball and rebounding is really going to help her turn the corner this year and help our team. She’s always been a good shooter and defender, but I expect the other dimensions of her game to be much improved this season.” She played in 15 games in 2004-05 averaging four minutes a game. Chisato was sidelined a majority of the 2003-04 season with a knee injury. 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.
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Krista Cordes Krista Cordes is a talented guard who returns for her third season with the Falcons in 2005-06. Cordes is expected to get a significant amount of playing time this year at the wing position. Her improved strength and aggressiveness on the defensive end of the floor and on the boards has really added to her game. Coach Hovet says, “Krista can put quick points on the board. She has such a great attitude and competitive spirit; I’m excited to see her on the court more this season. She has become a well-rounded player with her improvements in defense and rebounding, she’ll be a tremendous asset to our team this year.” She played in 22 games in 2004-05 and averaged 2.8 points and one rebound a game. She had a career high in points with 13 vs. Stevens Point. She played in eight games in 2003-04 and improved her game in all phases. 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 was a member of the Falcon volleyball team this past fall. She is the daughter of Teri and Jack Cordes. Krista is majoring in Business with a minor in Spanish.
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Megan Lindman Megan Lindman returns for her junior season with the Falcons in 2005-06. Lindman is a talented all-around athlete with an intensely competitive attitude. Her toughness helps her gain position inside to score or grab the boards. She has led the Falcons in blocked shots each of the past two seasons and has 62 in her career. Megan is expected to break into the starting line-up this season and be a key player in all aspects of the game. Coach Hovet says, “Megan is a tremendous athlete and has gotten much stronger and more aggressive going to the hoop. She can balance her physical presence with finesse and quickness, which is a great combination inside. I’m expecting Megan to emerge as one of the toughest post players in the league this year.” She had a tremendous season with the Falcons in 2004-05 averaging 8.9 points and 5.5 rebounds a game, which is in the top three in both categories. She played in every contest and started four times averaging 22 minutes of playing time. She scored double digits in 11 games with a career high 20 points against Stout. She had a double-double against Whitewater when she scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Lindman led the Falcon’s in rebounding in six games. In 2003-04, Lindman played in all 26 games and started twice. She averaged 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Lindman joined the Falcons from Rochester 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 Broad Area English.
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Melanie Preiner Melanie Preiner was one of the team’s most durable and consistent players last year and returns for her third year in 2005-06. She played and started every game for the Falcons, one of only two players to accomplish that feat. She averaged a career best seven points and led the team in assists (73). She wasn’t afraid to go inside either and finished averaging 3.4 rebounds a game. Preiner was the team’s top three-point shooter (33-95, .347). For the past two seasons she has been one of the team’s most consistent players at both ends of the floor. She led the team in steals in 2004 and finished second in 2005. She has found more scoring opportunities and has steadily improved her defensive skills. She could become one of the University’s all-time leaders in both assists and steals in her four years. Coach Hovet says, “Melanie has been a rock on our team. She has been a great point guard for us and she is equally capable of playing the wing. Her toughness and competitiveness are consistent. She brings all the intangibles a team could ask for. She hasn’t necessarily stood out the last couple years but she’s absolutely been a key to our success.” Preiner had an immediate impact with the Falcons as a first-year player in 2003-04. 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. She joined the Falcons from Stillwater 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 majoring in Marketing Communications.
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Traci Reimann Traci Reimann has played a lead role for the Falcons in each of her first two seasons and returns in 2005-06 to build on her previous successes. She played and started every game in 2004-05, one of only two Falcons to accomplish that feat. The talented post player scored a career high 28 points against Platteville. She scored in double digits in 11 contests and had three double-doubles. In one five game stretch in midseason she scored 81 points and grabbed 50 rebounds. Reimann earned honorable mention to the All-WAIC team and was twice named the team’s Player of the Week. She was second on the team in both scoring and rebounding. 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, and earned over 28 minutes of playing time a game. She has shown steady improvement on the offensive end of the court. Her defensive skills have improved and she has the ability and tenacity to take over on the boards and dominate in the paint. She is a loyal team player who encourages her teammates at all times. Coach Hovet says, “Traci was a great player for us last year and has made huge improvements over the summer. I’m excited to see her jump into a leadership role this year and dominate both ends of the floor in the paint. She certainly has the ability and attitude to be one of the best.” 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 majoring in Health & Human Performance Option II with a minor in Coaching.
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Kim Sorenson Kim Sorenson is back for her second season with the Falcons in 2005-06. Kim missed the majority of last year with a season ending injury after competing in only a handful of games. She played the point position in eight contests and averaged 12 minutes a game. Although she couldn't compete most of the year, Sorenson was able to pick up many valuable college basketball lessons and is expected to be an improved player this winter. Her quickness and tenacious attitude on defense will prove to be very frustrating for opposing players. Coach Hovet says, "Kim's a worker, she always plays hard. I couldn't ask for a kid that's more willing to lay herself on the line for her team. She's not very big but she has the heart of a lion and never gives up, she makes things happen on the court. There's no doubt she's a good player. One of her greatest gifts is her ability to elevate the intensity of her teammates." She came 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 Health & Human performance with a minor in Coaching.
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Caitlin Hunstock Caitlin Hunstock joins the Falcons for her first season with the team in 2005-06 and she plays the post position. She competed at West Chester University in Pennsylvania in 2004-05 where she played in 20 games and scored six points and grabbed six rebounds. Caitlin can play inside or outside and is learning our system pretty quickly. She has soft hands in the post and a nice shot on the perimeter, which gives us an opportunity to utilize her versatility at multiple positions. I’m expecting Caitlin to help us early and contribute through out the season. Hunstock played at Minneapolis South High School where she was he team’s Most Valuable Player in 2004. She was named to the all-conference team three times and was her team’s captain twice. She earned four letters and was a three-year starter. She is the daughter of Cheryl and William and her twin sister, Meghan, is also a member of the 2005-06 Falcon team. Caitlin is majoring in Sociology with minors in Criminal Justice and Spanish. |
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Meghan Hunstock Meghan Hunstock is in her first year with the Falcons in 2005-06 but joins the team with a year’s collegiate experience. She played at North Park University in 2004-05 where she averaged 4.8 points and 2.9 rebounds a game. She played in all 24 games, and started three, for the Vikings. She shot .447 from the field. She plays the post position. Meghan is improving every day so I’m expecting her see more court time as the season progresses. She can play in the paint or on the perimeter and will be learning multiple positions within our system. She’s working at the details of the game and making huge strides in becoming a strong well-rounded player. Hunstock played at Minneapolis South High School where she was a three-year starter. She was named to the all-conference team three times. An outstanding student, she was a member of the National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Cheryl and William and her twin sister, Caitlin, is also a member of the 2005-06 Falcon team. Meghan is majoring in Sociology. |
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