Ever since her freshman season, she has played a significant role on the team. She placed second and third on the team in digs and kills, respectively, that first year. Just recently, on Sept. 8 against Oregon, Burbach reached a volleyball milestone. With her 14-kill effort, she became only the seventh Northwestern player with at least 1,000 kills. But I have to credit a lot of my teammates.
Someone has to pass the ball, and someone has to set it first.
Later this season, if all goes well, she will be able to become just the fifth Wildcat to record 1,000 digs in addition to the 1,000 kills. However, even bigger than her statistics is her presence. Freshman Erika Lange, who was voted most valuable player in last weekend's Wildcat Classic, said Burbach has been vital to whatever success the team has had this season, not to mention Lange's own personal success. Once again, that success has been limited so far this season for Burbach and her teammates. Northwestern began the season with a 0-7 record.