Hall of Fame
Recognition: Athlete
Danielle Shum-Stowell was at two-time All-American volleyball player and twice was Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player during her career from 1993 to 1996. A 5-10 setter, Shum-Stowell had 6,248 career assists. She was only the third player to have more than 6,000 assists in NCAA Division II history. Shum-Stowell led UNK to two Elite Eight appearances in 1995 and 1996. The Lopers had back to back 36 win seasons in 1994 and 1995. Earlier this year, she was named to the RMAC All-Centennial team chosen to recognize outstanding players and coaches of the conference’s 100 years of existence. She works part time at Lakemary School, a school for dually diagnosed students ranging in age from six to 21. She also coaches club volleyball and gives private lessons. Earlier this summer, she and her husband, Mike, coached a Kansas City club team, KC Power 16, to a national championship.
