Hometown: Waukesha, Wis.
High School: Mukwonago
Height: 6-1
Position: RS

Vancura saw action in three games in 2007.

Vancura appeared in 10 matches in her first season playing for the Golden Eagles. She recorded a career-best seven kills in 3-0 victory over West Virginia (Oct. 22) and finished the season with 24. She totaled 19 blocks on the season, posting a career-high five in a win over West Virginia (Oct. 22).

Vancura did not play as a freshman after a season-ending knee injury she suffered in warmups prior to the North Dakota State match on August 26, She received medical redshirt to retain her freshman eligibility status.

A four-time letterwinner at Mukwonago, Vancura served as team captain of the Indians since her sophomore year and was team MVP her senior season. She was second team all-conference as a junior and a sophomore, while leading the Indians to advance to the regional finals in 2003 and 2002. Katie also has outstanding club experience, playing for the Milwaukee Sting. She was named an All-American last season at the United States Junior Olympic National event in the 16 Open age division, helping the team to a second place national finish.

Katianne Christina Vancura was born on February 24, 1987 in St. Paul, Minn. She is the daughter of Randy and Michelle Vancura. Katie has two siblings Tyler and Tess. She is an advertising major.