Buffalo State's Edwards SUNYAC NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee
Recent Buffalo State College graduate and former track & field student-athlete Latoya Edwards (Brooklyn/Clara Barton) has been named the State University of New York Athletic Conference nominee for the 2010 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.
The NCAA Woman of the Year Award honors senior student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership.
Edwards is Buffalo State's first-ever six-time All-American. She was also a nine-time NCAA qualifier, 12-time SUNYAC Champion, and three-time SUNYAC Runner of the Meet. Edwards also ended her career with eight school records.
Edwards completed her bachelor's degree in health and wellness with a 3.28 cumulative GPA. A dean's list honoree, she was also a member of the SUNYAC All-Academic Team and the SUNYAC Commissioner's List.
In September, the top 10 honorees per division will be announced for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Then, the field of 30 semifinalists will be narrowed to three per division. The top 10 honorees and the nine finalists from Divisions I, II and III will be honored and the 2010 NCAA Woman of the Year winner announced at a dinner in Indianapolis on October 17, 2010.
