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For Immediate
Release: May 6, 2002 MICHELLE
SMITH HONORED BY HOOPS.CA
TORONTO, ON–The University of
Texas-Pan American junior guard Michelle Smith (Vancouver, BC/Heritage
Park HS) has received a post-season basketball honors. Smith has received honorable mention
honors for the inaugural hoops.ca All-Canadian NCAA Women’s Basketball
Team. Smith was one of eight players
receiving honorable mention honors, and one of 18 players honored
overall. Last season, Smith started 22 of 28
games for the Lady Broncs. She averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per
game. She led Texas-Pan American in three-point field goals, making 44
of 110 shots from beyond the arc for 40 per cent. “I think it’s great that they’re doing this,” said UTPA Head Coach Carol Russell. “This is the first year that they’re doing it, and Michelle is among some great players from Canada. She’s been an integral part of our team for the last two years, so it’s good for her to get some recognition.” WBB-19-02 050602 |