8  Kaitlind Bestgen Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Fort Collins, Colo. High School: Rocky Mountain Height: 5-10 Position: Defensive Specialist Experience: 1V Club: NORCO VBC

2012 (FRESHMAN): Was used sparingly as a server throughout the year, appearing in 13 matches and 28 sets for the Rams... Tallied four service aces, including a career-high two against New Mexico in the final match of the regular season (Nov. 23)... The pair of aces came on back-to-back serves and swung the momentum in the Rams' favor.

2011 (REDSHIRT): Sat out in 2011, using a redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: A local product of Rocky Mountain High School... Was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball... First-team all-conference selection... All-state honorable mention... Team captain her senior season, leading the Lobos to a conference championship... Played for NORCO club team.

PERSONAL: Born on Aug. 12, 1993, in Fort Collins, Colo. ... Parents, Kevin Bestgen and Heidi Tillquist, both graduated from CSU... Has one brother, Kyle... Is a health promotions major with a minor in business administration.