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Baylor University senior Nicole Bardaji is majoring in health science studies and pre-physical therapy. She plays volleyball for the Bears and had a breakout season in 2013, when she tied for second on the team in blocks and was third on the team in kills. She made the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll six times and the Baylor Dean’s List six times as well. She was also recognized with the Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award. Bardaji earned Academic All- District this year. In her junior year, Bardaji traveled to Zambia with the Baylor Sports Ministry.

School: Baylor University
Year: 2015
Major: Health Science Studies, Pre Physical Therapy

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