Feb. 26, 2007

RICHARDSON, Texas - Hardin-Simmons' senior guard Lyssa Dennard was named first-team All-American Southwest Conference West Division and also named the ASC West's Defensive Player of the Year as voted on by the league's coaches.

Dennard was the second-leading scorer for the Cowgirls and was also the best defensive player for HSU. She led the Cowgirls to a record of 21-5.

Laci Walker was named second-team All-ASC West after leading the Cowgirls in scoring at 12 points per game. Melissa Contrucci was named honorable mention All-ASC West after posting 11.3 points and 5.8 points per game.

Sophomore forward Jeni Hobbs was named the ASC West Newcomer of the Year. She averaged 8.7 points and 5.7 rebounds.

McMurry senior point guard Symbri Tuttle was named the West Division Player of the Year.