The University of Portland Pilots powered their way to the NCAA Division I title and have maintained their momentum in the post-season honors season, claiming five spots on the University Division of the 2005 NSCAA/adidas Women’s Scholar All-America Team. For the first time, the Scholar All-America Team has been divided into two divisions: University, recognizing NCAA Division I players, and College, which features players from NCAA Division II and III and NAIA schools.

Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy finalist Christine Sinclair (Burnaby, B.C.) was joined on the University Division first team by teammate Lindsey Huie (Laguna Woods, Calif.), while Cori Alexander (Martinez, Calif.), Kari Evans (Phoenix, Ariz.) and Kelsey Hollenbeck (San Bruno, Calif.) received second-team mention.

In the College Division, two teams placed a total of eight players on the squad. NCAA Division II champion University of Nebraska-Omaha was represented by Meghan Pile (Columbus, Neb.), Amber Richardson (Omaha, Neb.), Beth McGill (Omaha, Neb.) and Amy Price (Omaha, Neb.). University of Puget Sound had honors go to Erin Williams (Vancouver, Wash.), Elizabeth Pitman (Tacoma, Wash.) Cortney Kjar (Tacoma, Wash.) and Katie Wullbrandt (Milwaukee, Ore.).

To be eligible for consideration for the team, a player must by at least a junior in academic standing, have no less than a 3.30 cumulative grade point average, start at least 50 percent of the team’s games and be nominated by an NSCAA member coach.

The 50 honorees will be invited to the NSCAA All-America Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, as part of the 2006 NSCAA Convention in Philadelphia, Pa.

2005 NSCAA/adidas Women College Scholar All-America Team

Pos., Name, Cl., School, Major, GPA, Hometown

University Division
First Team
G, Erin McLeod*, Sr., Penn State University, Advertising and Public Relations, 3.57, Vancouver, B.C.
D , Coutrney Baines, Sr., University of Central Florida, Exceptional Education, 3.93, Indialantic, Fla.
D, Carolyn Ford*, Sr., Duke University, Psychology, Markets and Management-Cert., 3.40, Bethesda, Md.
D, Christen Karniski*, Sr., University of Illinois, English, 3.89, Iowa City, Iowa
D, Sierra Simmons, Sr., Cal Poly State University, Kinesiology, 3.32, Sebastopol, Calif.
M, Lindsey Huie*, Sr., University of Portland, Psychology, 3.35, Laguna Woods, Calif.
M, Marisa Kanela, Sr., West Virginia University, Physical Education/Teacher Education, 3.33, Wantagh, N.Y.
M, Julie Thompson, Sr., Marquette University, History, 3.64, Palos Heights, Ill.
M, India Trotter*, Jr., Florida State University, Media Production, 3.38, Tallahassee, Fla.
F, Kim Argy, Sr., James Madison University, Accounting, 3.68, Oak Hill, Va.
F, Rochelle Hoover, Sr., Weber State University, Athletic Training, 3.60, Sandy, Utah
F, Andrea Schmitz, Sr., Drake University, Accounting, 3.36, Centennial, Colo.
F, Christine Sinclair*, Sr., University of Portland, Life Science, 3.75, Burnaby, B.C.

Second Team
G, Cori Alexander, Jr., University of Portland, Organizational Communication, 3.39, Martinez, Calif.
D, Kari Evans, Jr., University of Portland, Biology, 3.90, Phoenix, Ariz.
D, Heather Goranson, Sr., Marquette University, Marketing, 3.35, Germantown, Wis.
D, Kelsey Hollenbeck, Sr., University of Portland, Biology, 3.83, San Bruno, Calif.
D, Katelin Spencer, Jr., University of Michigan, Voice Performance, 3.35, Brighton, Mich.
M, Kelly Ferguson, Sr., Saint Louis University, Human Resources Management, 3.65, O'Fallon, Mo.
M, Allison Graham, Sr., Clemson University, Parks, Recreation and Tourist Management, 3.33, Fayetteville, Ga.
M, Sarah Oligney, Sr., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Human Biology, 3.34, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
M, Laura Probst, Sr., Texas A&M, Biomedical Science, 3.73, Arvada, Colo.
F, Amy Burlingham, Jr., University of Texas, Psychology, 3.95, Austin, Texas
F, Kara Koehrn, Sr., Davidson College, Biology, 3.48, La Mesa, Calif.
F, Leena Woodworth, Sr., Gardner-Webb University, Sports Management, 3.90, Virginia Beach, Va.

College Division
First Team
G, Erin Williams*, Sr., University of Puget Sound, Exercise Science, 3.53, Vancouver, Wash.
G, Caitlin Wohlander, Jr., Lee University, Mathematics, 3.59, Lexington, Ky.
D, Meghan Pile, Sr., University of Nebraska-Omaha, Journalism, 3.78, Columbus, Neb.
D, Seraphine Hamilton*, Sr., William Smith College, English & African Studies, 3.34, Trenton, N.J.
D, Jessie McKenzie, Jr., Johns Hopkins University, International Relations, 3.54, Denville, N.J.
M, Elizabeth Pitman, Sr., University of Puget Sound, History, 3.74, Tacoma, Wash.
M, Amber Richardson, Jr., University of Nebraska-Omaha, Family Science, 3.65, Omaha, Neb.
M, Marta Anderson-Winchell*, Sr., Pace University, Human Services, 3.67, Bloomingburg, N.Y.
F, Beth McGill*, Jr., University of Nebraska-Omaha, Biology, 3.47, Omaha, Neb.
F, Cortney Kjar*, Sr., University of Puget Sound, Natural Science - Chemistry, 3.65, Tacoma, Wash.
F, Kate Murphy*, Sr., Regis University, Elementary Education, 3.89, Plano, Texas
F, Colleen Wirtz*, Sr., Denison University, Biology, 3.78, Westerville, Ohio
F, Kristen Votapek*, Sr., Northern Kentucky University, Physical Education, 3.85, Amelia, Ohio

Second Team
G, Amy Price, Sr., University of Nebraska-Omaha, Biology, 3.64, Omaha, Neb.
D, Katie Rooma, Jr., Wheeling Jesuit, Teacher Preparation, 3.97, Westfield Center, Ohio
D, Rachel Tuck, Jr., Lee University, Telecommunications, 3.74, Midland, Texas
D, Katie Wullbrandt, Sr., University of Puget Sound, Comparative Sociology, 3.67, Milwaukee, Ore.
D, Pria Young, Sr., William Smith College, Chemistry & English, 3.70, Richboro, Pa.
M, Heather Dean, Jr., Stevens Institute, Business & Technology, 3.56, Renton, Wash.
M, Pam Lensing, Sr., University of Minnesota-Duluth, Pre-Pharmacy, 3.69, Moundsview, Minn.
F, Katy Buckner, Jr., Rhodes College, Economics and Business Admin., 3.61, Memphis, Tenn.
F, Maria Manzo, Sr., Ashland University, Business Management, 3.52, Pickerington, Ohio
F, Meghan McIntosh, Sr., Johns Hopkins University, Molecular and Cell Biology, 3.56, Encino, Calif.
F, Lilja Valthorsdottir, Sr., University of Bridgeport, Business Administration, 3.95, Gardabaer, Iceland
F, Sarah Wall, Jr., Ohio Wesleyan University, Psychology, 3.82, Upper Arlington, Ohio

* indicates selection to the 2005 NSCAA/adidas All-America Team

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