For Immediate Release: May 6, 2002
Contact: Dave Geringer, UTPA Director of Athletic Media Relations, (956) 381-2240

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.”

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