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ATLANTA (March 16, 2012) -
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced today the 2012 WBCA Division III Coaches' All-America Team. The 10-member 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 2012 WBCA Division III Coaches' All-America Team are as follows:

  Name Institution  Year Pos. Height
  Alexandra Chili Muhlenberg College Sr. G 5-10
  Keisha Gordon George Fox University Sr. F 5-10
  Rose LaMattina University of Mount Union Jr. G 5-7
  Jodie Luther University of Rochester Sr. C 6-1
  Brittany Roberson Howard Payne University Sr. G 5-6
  Taylor Simpson University of Chicago Sr. F 6-2
  April Smith William Paterson University Sr. F 5-9
  Caroline Stedman Amherst College Sr. G 5-9
  Carissa Verkaik Calvin College Jr. C 6-2
  Nicki Wurdeman Babson College Sr. F 6-1


"Congratulations to all the members of the 2012 Coaches' NCAA DIII All-America Team," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "These 10 student-athletes truly elevated their game above the rest this season and are deserving of such recognition."

The following have been recognized as WBCA Division III Coaches' All-America Team Honorable Mentions:

  Name Institution  Year Pos. Height
  Krista Pelky Saint Norbert College Sr. G 5-8
  Katie Aldrich DePauw University Sr. F 6-1
  Samantha Barber University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Jr. G 5-10
  Alexandra Blair Moravian College Sr. C 6-0
  Carol Cayo Milwaukee School of Engineering Sr. C 6-0
  Naimah Clemons Kean University Jr. G 5-9
  Brittany Cohen State University of New York at Cortland Sr. G 5-7
  Sarah Collins Babson College Jr. C 6-2
  Sarah Condra Franklin College Jr. G 5-10
  Kaitlyn Dellinger Widener University Jr. G 5-7
  Danielle Duncan Greensboro College Sr. F 6-0
  Jennifer Escobido Ithaca College So. F 5-8
  Katelyn Fischer Marymount University Jr. G 5-7
  Dori Gyori Messiah College Jr. F 6-2
  Jill Henrikson Bowdoin College Sr. G 5-8
  Diana Jacklin Carthage College Sr. F 6-0
  Hannah Lilly Emory University So. G 5-8
  BriAnna Lucas William Paterson University Sr. G 5-4
  Cyndi Matsuoka Vassar College So. G 5-5
  Hannah Munger George Fox University Jr. C 6-5
  Meghan Nowak Eastern University Fr. F 6-0
  Rachel Riley Rhode Island College Sr. F 6-1
  Stacey Schutjer Simpson College Sr. C 6-2
  Taylor Sheley Bethel College (Minn.) Sr. G 5-9
  Bianca Smiley Buffalo State College So. C 5-11
  Lyndsey Smith University of Texas – Dallas Sr. G 5-8
  April Sparkman York College Sr. G 5-11
  Kayla Waskow Coe College Jr. G 5-10
  Sada Wheeler Piedmont Sr.  C 6-4
  Kori Wiedt University of Mount Union Sr. G 5-8


About the WBCA:
Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. The WBCA is pleased to join the women's sports community in commemorating the 40th anniversary of Title IX, which was passed by Congress on June 23, 1972, and provides females with equal opportunities in athletics in the U.S. For more information on the WBCA, please visit wbca.org.