
03-02-2009, 09:54 PM
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OSU women's team dominates Big Ten awards
Monday, March 2, 2009 7:42 PM
By Jim Massie
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Sophomore center Jantel Lavender repeated as player of the year, and Ohio State capped its fifth consecutive Big Ten regular-season championship by sweeping four of the top five awards today in voting by the coaches and media for the all-conference women's basketball teams.
Lavender, the leading scorer and rebounder in the Big Ten, was the only unanimous first-team choice by both voting groups. Point guard Samantha Prahalis, who leads the conference in assists, was selected as freshman of the year by the coaches and media.
Coach Jim Foster also was chosen as coach of the year by his peers and the media. He had won that award three previous times.
Ohio State junior guard Shavelle Little also repeated as defensive player of the year, a selection made by the coaches. The coaches also picked Purdue guard Brittany Rayburn as the sixth player of the year.
The media rated Prahalis as a second-team member, while the coaches placed her among the honorable mentions. Senior forward Star Allen was voted onto both third teams.
The Buckeyes have won the player of the year award for five consecutive seasons. Jess Davenport won the three awards prior to Lavender's co-selection with Wisconsin's Jolene Anderson last season.
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