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2012 ... Saw limited action in just four matches during her final season in an EIU uniform.

2011 ... As a defensive and serving specialist, Kat saw action in 28 matches... finished with 24 aces to rank as the second best serve on the squad... had a career-high five aces at JSU as the Panthers snapped a 12-match losing streak to the Gamecocks and won a five-set thriller on the road for the first time against the league rivals... had season-high 18 digs in home match against EKU.

2010 ... Played in four matches as a sophomore... recorded seven digs versus OVC rival Southeast Missouri, helping the Panthers earn the regular-season sweep of the Redhawks for the first time since 2004.

ROBERT MORRIS (CHICAGO) ... As a right side hitter, Katherine earned her collegiate stripes as a member of the NAIA Robert Morris squad... earned Honorable Mention All-Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference kudos as a true freshman... actually saw action in all 35 matches where she led the team with 255 kills (2.18 kps) off 764 total attacks... her lethal serve again led all Eagles via 35 aces (0.30 aps)... finished 16 ups shy of earning top defensive numbers as well as the RMU starting libero notched just 15 more digs then Katherine, but she still ended up digging 340 total attacks (2.91 dps)... also tabbed to two All-Tournament squads over the course of the year... unfortunately the Eagles ended the tough 2009 season with a 4-31 overall mark and 2-8 league record, in addition her outstanding statistical numbers do not carry over to Division I play at EIU.

HIGH SCHOOL ... Was a three-year varsity member of the Downers Grove South HS volleyball squad for coach Colleen Reagan... also was a member of the 1st Alliance area club team.

PERSONAL ... Kat credits her mom for having the biggest influence on her sports career, “because I remember when I was in 7th grade, all my friends were trying out for club volleyball teams and I wasn’t sure if I want to, or if I would like it... but she made me tryout that year and I ended up making the first team and have come to love the sport”... besides playing both inside and beach volleyball, she enjoys riding her family’s horse when she can... also plays ultimate frisbee and enjoys dancing... currently driving a 1999 Chevy Cavalier... likes listening to a variety of music, including pop, rock, rap and R&B... one of her ultimate goals after graduating from EIU is to work for the Chicago White Sox as a company manager.

OFF THE COURT WITH KAT ...
Major at EIU ... sports management
Daughter of ... Herb & Judy Gosewisch
Born on ... October 14
If I could bring anything from my hometown to EIU ... would have to be all my friends
Chose EIU ... because my sister went here for two years and I was familiar with the campus and really like the atmosphere... and when I came for a campus tour, the students seemed to really like the school and had alot of school spirit
My favorite foods ... steak with mushrooms
Least favorite foods ... sloppy joes
Name of family pet ... our dog is named ‘Sadie’
My advice to a younger athlete ... never give up on your goals, because even though you might be taking different walkways to get there, you’re still going to reach your destination