Uhart Sidelined By Injury

Aug. 21, 2006

LAWRENCE, Kan. –

Due to an injury, University of Kansas middle blocker Natalie Uhart will be sidelined until further notice, head coach Ray Bechard announced Monday. Uhart (Lansing, Kan.), a junior transfer, suffered a knee injury Aug. 19 in a preseason scrimmage.

Uhart, voted the 2006 Big 12 Conference Preseason Newcomer of the Year, was recently granted an additional year of eligibility by the Big West Conference after a 2005 medical hardship season at Long Beach State.

More information will be released when it becomes available and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) issues are discussed.

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