Nils Dauburs

Nils Dauburs

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Riga, Latvia

Last College:
Riga CC

Height:
6-6

Position:
OPP

Major:
Business

2004: For the second consecutive season, Nils earned All-MPSF Honorable Mention status for his play on the court for the Tigers. In only his second season at Pacific, Nils became the leading hitter for the Tigers as he tallied 313 kills. In addition, Dauburs posted 71 service aces and 65 total blocks, 16 solo blocks, each of which were team highs. His 151 digs placed him second on the team. For his career, Nils has 663 kills placing him 109 kills short of the top-10 all-time in Pacific's history. Currently, Dauburs sits second all-time in career service aces with 106 in two seasons, 47 back of the number one spot. Nils seven service aces against La Verne on February 13 was the most service aces in a single match in Tiger history.

2003: Nils made an immediate impact for the Tigers in his first season, appearing in 102 games and tallying 350 kills. He led the team with 35 aces on the season and posted a .274 hitting percentage. His 75 total blocks and nine solo blocks were third best amongst the Tigers in 2003. Dauburs was named MPSF and National Player of the Week on March 3rd and closed the season by earning All-MPSF Honorable Mention recognition.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Nils graduated in 2000 from Riga CC Secondary School in Riga, Latvia. He was named the Latvian Junior National Team MVP in 2000 and led the team to the 2001 Latvian National Championship.

PERSONAL: Born June 17, 1981, Nils is the son of Luris and Velta Sele Dauburs. In his third year at Pacific, he is majoring in international business.

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