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Krista Valdivia
Inducted October 8, 2011

Valdivia was a part of Michigan Tech volleyball for 16 straight seasons-four as a player, two as assistant coach and 10 more as head coach. Her standout playing career from 1993-96 included four consecutive All-GLIAC accolades and a selection to the 1994 All-America First Team.

The setter set the school records for assists in a season (1,421) and career (5,093). She led the Huskies to the best season in school history in 1994 with a 30-3 record and a GLIAC title.

The Reno, Nev., native earned a degree in biological sciences in 1997. As head coach from 1999-2008, Valdivia compiled a 137-165 record. She guided the Huskies to NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2008.