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Scholar Athletes of the Week (Nov. 8-14)

Nov. 15, 2010

NIU SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK (NOV. 8-14)

Mike Krause

Kristin Hoffman

MALE RECIPIENT FEMALE RECIPIENT
Sport: Football Sport: Volleyball
Position: Defensive Tackle Position: Setter
Year: RS-Senior Year: Junior
GPA: 3.427
 GPA: 3.95
Major: Business Management
 Major: History
Week's Achievements: Mike Krause recorded a career-high five tackles, including a career-high two tackles for loss. In the Huskies' 65-30 victory over Toledo Nov. 9, 2010. Of his five tackles on the night, four were solo. Krause ranks third among NIU defensive linemen with 20 tackles on the season, including four tackles for loss. His 20 tackles this season ties his career high for tackles in a season set in 2008.
Week's Achievements: Kristin Hoffman captained the Huskie offensive attack with 89 assists (11.12/set) as NIU secured a first round bye in the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second straight season.  The junior setter also netted 18 digs (2.25/set), three blocks, three kills and ranked second on the team with three aces during the home weekend.  In a sweep of Eastern Michigan on Friday (Nov. 12), she dished out 44 assists while achieving eight digs, one kill and one ace.  Against Central Michigan on Saturday (Nov. 13), Hoffman totaled 45 assists and 10 digs for her seventh double-double.  She also racked up three blocks, two kills and two aces.  The two 40-plus assist matches were Hoffman’s 15th and 16th of the season.
PREVIOUS HONOREES
Week of August 30 - September 5

Alan Baxter

Mary Kurisch
Week of September 6-12

Chandler Harnish

Courtney Oldenburg
Week of September 13-19

Kyle Knotek

Kristin Hoffman
Week of September 20-26

Keith Otis

Allison McGlaughlin
Week of September 27 - October 3

Andrew Frame

Allie Parthie
Week of October 4-10

Chandler Harnish

Maddie Hughes
Week of October 11-17

Jeff Dick

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Week of October 18-24

Jake Coffman

Kelsey Passaglia
Week of October 25-31

Kyle Knotek

Kristin Hoffman
Week of November 1-7

Engebreth Faerden

Mary Kurisch

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