Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

2008: Earned an assist on Gina Paletta's goal in the 2-1 win against Northern State, Nov. 7, in the NSIC Tournament semifinals...Started 20 of the Mavericks' 22 matches...Had 0-2--2 on the season...NSIC All-tournament Team and NSIC All-Academic Soccer Team member.

2007: Recorded three goals and one assist for seven points in her first season as a Maverick...The seven points tied her for eighth on the squad…Played in all 21 matches, starting 14.

Pre-MSU: Did not play in 2005 and a medical redshirt in 2006 at Minnesota.

High School: Four-year letter winner at Wayzata High School...All-state, all-conference and a member of the State All Tournament Team as a junior...Helped lead the Trojans to the state championship in 2002...Also lettered in Alpine Skiing.

Personal: Daughter of Odd and Maureen Bjerkenas... Born February 22, 1987...Majoring in Pre-nursing.