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Mahnken Named USPV
Outstanding Libero OAKBROOK TERRACE IL (April 23, 2002) Minnesota Chill athlete Addie Mahnken has been named United States Professional Volleyball (USPV) Outstanding Libero for the 2002 Inaugural Season. Mahnken averaged a league-best 12.7 digs per match and also led the USPV in total digs with 228 and is one of only three players in the league to go over the 200 dig total during the regular season. Mahnken also averaged a league-best 3.4 digs per game. In 18 regular season matches, Mahnken, a former standout at the University of the Pacific, hit double figures in digs in 13 of those contests, including a league-record tying 28 in a match against St. Louis. Mahnken is also the top-rated passer in the league, carrying a lofty 2.57 rating (out of a possible 3.00). In 501 passing attempts in the regular season, Mahnken committed just 15 miscues. Minnesota is currently deadlocked at 1-1 in a best-of-3 semifinal series with Grand Rapids. The deciding Match 3 will be played Wednesday, April 24 in Rochester, Minn. at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The winner advances to the USPV Championship to face Chicago in a best-of-5 series. [Source: Mike Miazga, Director Media Relations, USPV, (630) 575-8827]
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