Schnoor, Lloyd among NCAA Woman of the Year contenders

Former Cornell opposite Libby Schnoor and St. Thomas middle Whitney Lloyd are among 154 conference nominees for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

The Top 30 honorees, comprising 10 women from each NCAA division, will be named by the Woman of the Year selection committee in September.

The initial list of 581 nominees, submitted by member schools, also included Northwestern libero Jackie Doering, Concordia Wisconsin outside Kaily Erdman, Martin Luther outside Kira Grev, Wisconsin-Platteville outside Allison Jensen, Dominican middle Kendyl Todd, Alverno middle Jessica Wewers and Wisconsin-Oshkosh opposite Bri Witter.

The NCAA Woman of the Year program recognizes graduating female student-athletes for excellence in academics, athletics, community service and leadership.

-Ricky Nelson