Nebraska Wesleyan University Athletics

Michele (Anderson) Mitchell led a string of powerful volleyball teams at Nebraska Wesleyan in the mid-1980s. While she was playing, the Plainswomen won the conference title twice, finished second once and placed ninth in the nation when she was a first-year player.
            The native of Sumner, Neb., was a two-sport athlete having played both basketball and volleyball. During her three years at NWU, she earned All-Conference first team in volleyball twice and second team once. She was also a two-time Academic All-America selection and currently holds the school record for career serving percentage (.975) and serve percentage in a single season (.985).
            In 1982, Michele led her team in blocks and kills. In 1983 and 1984, she served as a co-captain and was voted the team’s best offensive player after her sophomore year. On the basketball court, Michele had 90 rebounds and averaged 4.4 points per game during the 1982-83 season.