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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2015 UNK Women's Cross Country Roster

Kelly Messbarger

  • Class Senior
  • Major Biology/Pre-Pharmacy
  • High School Kearney Catholic
  • Hometown Kearney, NE

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2014)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... scored in all five meets ... fourth on the team at regionals, MIAA's and the Woody Greeno ... top 6k time of 24:28 came at MIAA's ... ran the 3,000 and 5,000 during track ... was 15th at the MIAA outdoor meet in the 10,000

AS A SOPHOMORE (2013)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... ran in three regular season meets and the MIAA Championships ... top time of 24:16.1 came at the league meet ... was in the top 50 at both the Woody Greeno and Fort Hays Invites ... ran mainly 3,000 and 5,000 meters during track

AT UNK
Two-year member of the Loper tennis team (2011 and 2012) ... 17 singles wins ... won 20 doubles matches as a sophomore to earn All-MIAA honors

HIGH SCHOOL
As a senior for the Stars, reached the second round of the Class B state tournament at No. 1 singles ... went 27-8 on the year ... reached the semifinals of the state tourney in doubles as a junior (No. 1) and sophomore (No. 2)

PERSONAL
Daughter of Rob & Lora ... cousin to Loper tennis players Nickola & Kristen Messbarger

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Sophomore

  • 2014-15Junior

  • 2015-16Senior