INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Kent State track and field's Danniel Thomas has been named one of the Mid-American Conference's two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the NCAA announced on Tuesday (August 1).
Established in 1991 and now in its 27th year, the NCAA Woman of the Year award honors graduating female college athletes who have exhausted their eligibility and distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their collegiate careers.
Thomas is one of 145 female student-athletes that have been nominated by conferences and an independent selection committee for consideration for the award.