Courtney Evans Named NSCAA All-American

TAMPA, Fla. - University of Tampa women's soccer player Courtney Evans was honored as a third team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The lone Spartan to be honored, Evans earned the award for the second consecutive season.

A senior midfielder from DeLand, Evans concluded her Spartan career while leading the team with 13 assists and 23 points. She becomes the third player in UT history to be a two-time All-American as she finished her career number two on the UT charts with 34 assists and fourth with 56 points.

2008 NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division II Women's All-America Team
First Team
GK, Whitney Beverly, North Carolina-Pembroke
D, Katie Warner, Western Washington
D, Nicole Cito, Metro State
D, Sarah Hawkins, Columbus State
M, Amanda Deck, Saint Rose
M, Brittany Yetter, West Chester
M, Meredith Teague, Seattle Pacific
F, Amelia Kasten, Winona State
F, Angelika Johansson, Franklin Pierce
F, Lindsay Giblin, Rollins
F, Shameka Gordon, West Florida

Second Team
GK, Taylor Jordan, Texas A&M-Commerce
D, Anna Svensson, C.W. Post/Long Island
D, Heidi Woerle, Winona State
D, Rachel Smith, Franklin Pierce
M, Gabriela Demoner, Franklin Pierce
M, Meredith Novak, Wisconsin-Parkside
M, Shannon Oakes, Seattle Pacific
F, Gabrielle Gramprey, Merrimack
F, Hannah Beard, Saint Leo
F, Katy Tafler, Grand Valley State
F, Laura Leber, Minnesota State-Mankato

Third Team
GK, Lauren Hudson, Saint Leo
D, Dana Merrill, Rollins
D, Katie Whiting, Saint Rose
D, Lauki'i Cheng, Wisconsin-Parkside
M, Becky Fleming, Quincy
M, Brandi Doss, Northern Kentucky
M, Courtney Evans, Tampa
M, Erin Hopkins, Florida Southern
F, Kailey Egbert, Saint Rose
F, Meagan Lasley, Texas A&M-Commerce
F, Melanie Cobb, North Carolina-Pembroke