University of West Alabama

I'm proud to be a Wildcat because: it shows that i can be an athlete while focusing on academics. I love being surrounded by great people and teammates all the time. 

What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at St. Catherine?: It's a great environment, All the coaches are awesome and it's great to be a student and athlete at the same time. 

2014: The 2014 season will be Knutson's final in a Wildcat uniform. 

2013: During her junior season, Knutson played in 29 matches as the starting setter. She compiled 594 assists and led the team with 28 service aces. In the Wildcats' five-set win over Carleton, Knutson recorded the most assists in a MIAC match this season with 60 – the most by a Wildcat since 2005. She also earned Academic All-MIAC honors. 

2012: As a sophomore, Knutson played in 18 matches. She compiled 169 assists, 39 digs, and nine service aces.

2011:  Knutson played 45 games, had a .115 kill percentage, and had 55 set assists. She was also named to the Dean's List.

High School:  Knutson was a three-year letter winner at New London Spicer high school.  She earned all-conference and all-area recognition in both volleyball and basketball as a senior, and was a captain for both sports.  Knutson competed on teams that made it to the state tournament twice, as a junior in volleyball and as a sophomore in basketball. Knutson was involved with choir, Peer Helpers, and student council in high school.

Personal: Knutson is a public health major and dean's list student. She is the daughter of Chad and Mimi Knutson.