ATLANTA - Drury senior guard Lindsay Ballweg and University of Indianapolis teammates Jessica Canary and Samantha Meissel have been named to the 2010 NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches' All-America Honorable Mention Team as announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
A 10-member All-America Team was selected by a vote of the selection committee. The committee is comprised of one representative from each of the eight geographical regions and a chairperson.
The members of the 2010 NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team are as follows:
| Name |
Institution |
Year
|
Pos.
|
Hgt.
|
| Lauren Beckley |
Shippensburg University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6’0
|
| Jheri Booker |
Univ. of Minnesota, Duluth |
Sr.
|
F
|
5’10
|
| Cassondra Boston |
Emporia State University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5’6
|
| Chelsea Carlisle |
Univ. of California, San Diego |
Soph.
|
G
|
5’7
|
| Kristina Freeman |
Gannon University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5’9
|
| Jasmine Gunn |
Tusculum College |
Jr.
|
G
|
4’11
|
| Johannah Leedham |
Franklin Pierce University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5’11
|
| Jenny Vining |
Arkansas Tech University |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’10
|
| Brooque Williams |
California Univ. of Pennsylvania |
Sr.
|
G
|
5’8
|
| Katie Wysocky |
Michigan Tech University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6’0
|
“I commend the committee for a job well done selecting this group of 10 players from hundreds as the best in Division II,” said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. “We would like to honor these student-athletes for their hard work.”
The following have been recognized as State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team Honorable Mentions for NCAA Division II:
| Name |
Institution |
Year
|
Pos.
|
Hgt.
|
| Ashley Arlen |
Wayne State College |
Soph.
|
F
|
6’2
|
| Lindsay Ballweg |
Drury University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5’10
|
| Kim Brennan |
Bentley University |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’8
|
| Shari Buford |
Carson Newman College |
Sr.
|
F
|
5’11
|
| Anita Bulcher |
Newberry College |
Sr.
|
C
|
6’2
|
| Vera Jo Bustos |
Adams State College |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’8
|
| Jessica Canary |
University of Indianapolis |
Sr.
|
G
|
6’0
|
| Catherine Carr |
Holy Family University |
Jr.
|
F
|
6’0
|
| Reyana Colson |
Cal. State Poly Univ., Pomona |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’6
|
| Sarita Bug Cooper |
Delta State University |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’6
|
| Amanda Dunbar |
Western Washington University |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’9
|
| Mariesa Greene |
Barry University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6’0
|
| Daesha Henderson |
Seattle Pacific University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5’8
|
| Shannon McKever |
Lander University |
Jr.
|
C
|
6’0
|
| Samantha Meissel |
University of Indianapolis |
Jr.
|
F
|
6’2
|
| Jamie Meyer |
Abilene Christian University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6’0
|
| Jodi Ostergren |
Northwood University |
Sr.
|
F
|
5’10
|
| Takesha Riggs |
Fort Valley State University |
Sr.
|
G
|
5’7
|
| Dayna Rodriguez |
Washburn University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6’2
|
| Allison Rosel |
Fort Lewis College |
Sr.
|
F
|
5’11
|
| Amelia Simmons |
Wilmington College |
Sr.
|
F
|
5’11
|
| Jamie Simmons |
West Texas A&M University |
Soph.
|
F
|
6’0
|
| Kelsey Simonds |
Stonehill College |
Sr.
|
C
|
6’3
|
| Shannon Singleton-Bates |
Francis Marion University |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’10
|
| Kayla Smith |
California Univ. of Pennsylvania |
Jr.
|
F/C
|
5’11
|
| Jessica Summers |
Western Washington University |
Sr.
|
G
|
6’1
|
| Brittany Tabron |
Gannon University |
Sr.
|
F
|
6’2
|
| Joni Unruh |
West Texas A&M University |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’10
|
| Veronica Walker |
Delta State University |
Soph.
|
C
|
6’1
|
| Jineen Williams |
Concordia University (Minn.) |
Jr.
|
G
|
5’9
|
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