Schroeder Among UNK Distinguished Athletes
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It was a weekend full of basketball memories for Schroeder and her teammates, beginning with a dinner event at the UNK Alumni House on Friday evening, a scrimmage and shoot-around on Saturday, attendance at the UNK women’s basketball team’s game with Chadron State, and the “Team of Distinction” honor presented at halftime of the game.
UNK began recognizing Teams of Distinction in 2003, and since then has recognized ten other teams.
Schroeder remembered her career playing basketball at UNK with joy and said that it was one of the times when she felt most truly appreciated.
