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Contact: Bruce Conley
Associate Director of College Relations
Phone: (605) 274-5526
Fax: (605) 274-4903
www.augie.edu
April 21, 2006
SIOUX FALLS – Augustana swept the college awards at the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Honor Athlete Luncheon held Thursday in the Elmen Center.
Volleyball standout Angie Hummel (Lakefield, MN) and All-America wrestler Ryan King (Le Roy, MN) were the college recipients. Each nominee was chosen based on athletic and academic achievements, as well as community involvement.
Twice Hummel was named to the All-North Central Conference volleyball team, earned league freshman of the year honors, and helped lead the Vikings to three NCAA national tournament appearances. She leaves Augie ranked third in career assists with 4,482.
King completed his collegiate eligibility this year and owns a career record of 107-28. He was 48-7 in dual competition, and earned All-America recognition three times.
Competing at 149 pounds, King helped the Vikings to sixth, runner-up, and seventh-place finishes in the last three NCAA national tournaments.