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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

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Erin Arnnold Kaye

Erin Arnold Kay

  • Class
    2004
  • Induction
    2015
  • Sport(s)
    Volleyball
Erin Arnold Kay is among the top volleyball players in school history, earning AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) All-American honors in 2003 and 2004.

The outside hitter and six-rotation player was a three-time first-team All-RMAC (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) selection who became UNK's all-time leader in kills during her senior season. Her total of 1,711 currently ranks second in Loper lore.

Arnold Kay was a starter on teams that went a combined 131-19, won four RMAC titles, reached four NCAA Tournaments and reached the Elite Eight twice. In 2004, UNK went 40-1, was ranked No. 1 for most of the fall and reached the Final Four.

One of 12 Lopers to have 1,000 digs and kills in a career, Arnold Kay currently lives her hometown of Casper, Wyo., with her husband, Jess.

After being Wildland Firefighter for two years, Arnold Kay currently works as a receptionist and bookkeeper for the Early Childhood Learning Center at Casper College.
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