For Immediate Release
March 10, 2004
contact Tilea Coleman
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WBCA AND KODAK ANNOUNCE NCAA DIVISION II KODAK/WBCA ALL-AMERICA FINALISTS

ATLANTA, Ga. - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Eastman Kodak Company today announced the finalists for the 2004 NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team. WBCA Head Coach members from each of the eight WBCA geographical regions determine finalists. Once selected, all finalists are considered for Kodak/WBCA All-America Team honors. Finalists for the NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team are listed below by region.

Region 1 Becky Davison Bentley College Sr. F 6'0"
Katelyn Dwyer Assumption College Sr. F 5'11"
Joelle Martin Merrimack College So. G 5'8"
Sharmion Selman American International College So. F 5'11"
Jenny Smith Merrimack College Jr. G 5'9"
Region 2 Crystal Barr University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Sr. G 5'8"
Ashlea Bland West Liberty State College Sr. C 6'0"
Heather Cigich Clarion University Jr. F 6'1"
Sara McKinney California University of PA Jr. G 5'11"
Tracy Wyatt Glenville State College Sr. G 5'7"
Region 3 Skye Barber University of North Florida Sr. F 5'10"
Denisha Ferguson Kennesaw State University Sr. F 6'0"
Danielle Hoggard Virginia Union University Sr. C 6'5"
Danyel Locklear Catawba College Sr. F 6'0"
Tasha Washington Armstrong Atlantic State University Sr. G 5'8"
Pria Stellmacher Virginia Union University Sr. G 5'5"
Region 4 Allyson Conaway Lake Superior State University Sr. F 6'0"
Lucy DeMartin Ferris State University Sr. G 5'9"
Erin Miller Ferris State University So. PG 5'7"
Andrea Novak Michigan Tech University Sr. F 6'0"
Jessica Stuckman Quincy University Jr. F 5'10"
Region 5 Mary Lou Johnston Rollins College Sr. PG 5'8"
Jessica Pate Nova Southeastern University Sr. Post 6'2"
Jennifer Stegall Clark Atlanta University Sr. G 5'8"
Genai Walker Central Arkansas University Sr. Post 6'2"
Lucresia West Florida Southern College Jr. Post 6'0"
Region 6 Melanie Carter Abilene Christian University Sr. F 6'2"
Danielle McKinley Missouri Western State College Sr. G 5'8"
Amanda Newton Drury University So. F 6'1"
Natalja Tsurbakova Angelo State University Jr. Post 6'3"
Sarah Vollertsen Northwest Missouri State University Sr. Post 6'2"
Region 7 Mandy Koupal University of South Dakota Sr. F 6'1"
Allison Kruger University of Nebraska-Kearney Sr. F 5'11"
Marisa Leighton University of North Dakota Sr. F 6'0"
Amy Mohr Fort Lewis College Jr. F 6'1"
Shannon Schlagel South Dakota State University Jr. F 6'0"
Region 8 Candice Allen Calif. State Poly University, Pomona Sr. G 5'10"
Valerie Gustafson Seattle Pacific University Sr. F 6'0"
Kelly McRee Grand Canyon University Jr. F 5'10"
Ivana Stojkovic Western New Mexico University Sr. C 6'3"
Monica Tokoro Calif. State University, Los Angeles Jr. PG 5'4"

"On behalf of the WBCA and our Board of Directors, I am proud to salute the best players in NCAA Division II women's basketball as finalists for the Kodak/WBCA All-America Team," said WBCA CEO, Beth Bass. "I look forward to seeing which players will fill the ten spots on our NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Team this year."

"Kodak is proud to partner with the WBCA in honoring the best women's collegiate players as Kodak/WBCA All-Americans," said Bud Denker, Director & VP of Brand & Market Development at Kodak. "Kodak recognizes the accomplishments of young athletes and the positive recognition they bring to their school by displaying their talents on the basketball floor."

The NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Women's Basketball Team will be announced at the Division II Banquet of Champions on March 23, 2004 in St. Joseph, Missouri by WBCA CEO, Beth Bass. For more information, please contact Tilea Coleman at 770-279-8027, ext. 112.

Founded in 1981, the WBCA 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 an amateur sport for women and girls. For additional information about the WBCA, please visit its Web site at WBCA.org.

 
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