DURHAM, N.C. – Lauren Blazing, a recent graduate of Duke University and one of the top goalkeepers in program history, was named one of 30 nominees for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year Wednesday.
Now in its 26th year, the NCAA Woman of the Year program honors graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership. The NCAA Woman of the Year selection committee named 30 women from the pool of 142 conference nominees – 10 from each of the three NCAA divisions – representing 13 sports and a host of undergraduate majors, including biology, accounting, criminal justice, education, engineering and computer science.