2007: A skillful, powerful and high energy player. ... ranks second on the team with 352 kills in 113 games.

2006: Haeckel, a freshman, was named Female Newcomer of the Year for the entire NJIT program, as well as women's volleyball MVP. .. NCAA Division I Independent Newcomer of the Week twice. ... led the Highlanders in kills (2.78), blocks (0.81) and points per game (3.74). ... started all 31 matches, while posting 11 double-figure kills games, with a career-high 30 kills against Maryland Eastern-Shore on November 4.

Prior to NJIT: All-Tournament at Effingham, IL, playing for coach Helen Buckley at Nerinx Hall HS in Webster Grove, MO. ... had 145 kills and 70 blocks as a senior in a league that produced the 2004 national Player of the Year. ... most improved on her high school team. ... played club volleyball for coach Shannon Hesseldenz on the Southwest Illinois VC. ... also competed in high school track and field.

Personal: Kristine Melanie Haeckel ... daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Haeckel. ... civil engineering major. ... born 3/4/88 in St. Louis.