2020-2021 CWSA Headlines
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Garcia Earns Back-to-Back Honda Cup; Named Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year
June 28, 2021Senior pitcher Rachel Garcia (Palmdale, Calif.) of the UCLA softball team was named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and presented with the prestigious Honda Cup during the 45th anniversary broadcast of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) show presented by Honda on CBS Sports Network, at the CBS Studios in New York, NY. Honda has served as the program’s presenting sponsor for 35 years. -
CWSA Recognizes Six DIII Female Student-Athletes as DIII Honda Athlete of the Year Finalists
June 25, 2021Jillian Drinkard (Golf, Methodist University), Erica Ekstrand (Tennis, Williams College), Jessica Goldyn (Virginia Wesleyan University), Emily Pomainville (Track & Field, SUNY Geneseo), Kendall Sosa (Basketball, Illinois Wesleyan University) and Alexis Strobel (Lacrosse, Salisbury University) were named DIII Honda Athlete of the Year finalists as announced by Executive Director Chris Voelz of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.
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CWSA Recognizes Seven DII Female Student-Athletes as DII Honda Athlete of the Year Finalists
June 24, 2021Deniz Khazan (Tennis, Barry University), Shanna McBroom (Softball, West Texas A&M University), Danielle Melilli (Swimming & Diving, Queens University of Charlotte), Ida Narbuvoll (Track & Field, University of Mary), Kiira Riijijarvi (Golf, University of Tampa), Paige Robinson (Basketball, Drury University) and Peyton Romig (Lacrosse, University of Indianapolis), were named DII Honda Athlete of the Year finalists as announced by Executive Director Chris Voelz of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.
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Asjia O’Neal of the University of Texas Named Class of 2021 Honda Inspiration Award Winner
June 22, 2021Asjia O’Neal, a redshirt-sophomore volleyball player from the University of Texas, is named the Class of 2021 Honda Inspiration Award winner as announced by Chris Voelz of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards presented by Honda (CWSA).
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Honda Sport Award Winners Vying for Honda Cup; Inspiration Broadcast Reminder
June 21, 2021The 12 Honda Sport Award winners are finalists for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious Honda Cup which will be announced during the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Show presented by Honda on CBS Sports Network on Monday, June 28, at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST, from the CBS Studios in New York City. Defying the Odds: The 2020 & 2021 Honda Inspiration Award will air at 5 PST/8 EST pm on CBS Sports Network– a special telecast highlighting the Class of 2021 three finalists as well as Jazzy Richards, the 2020 Inspiration Award winner.
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Anna Cockrell of USC Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Track & Field
June 18, 2021Anna Cockrell, a redshirt senior sprinter/hurdles from USC, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Track & Field as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Charlotte North of Boston College Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Lacrosse
June 17, 2021Charlotte North, a senior attack from Boston College, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Lacrosse as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Track & Field Announced
June 14, 2021USC’s Anna Cockrell, Tara Davis from the University of Texas and teammates Tyra Gittens and Athing Mu of Texas A&M University are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Track & Field as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Rachel Garcia from UCLA Repeats as Honda Sport Award Winner for Softball
June 11, 2021Rachel Garcia, a redshirt senior from UCLA, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Softball for the second consecutive year as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA). In 2019, Garcia went on to become the fifth Bruin overall and third softball player from UCLA to win the prestigious Honda Cup.
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Sara Daavettila of the University of North Carolina Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Tennis
June 10, 2021Sara Daavettila, a fifth-year senior from the University of North Carolina, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Tennis as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Rachel Heck from Stanford University Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Golf
June 09, 2021Rachel Heck, a freshman from Stanford University, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Golf as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Lacrosse Announced
June 07, 2021Lizzie Colson of the University of Maryland, Stony Brook University’s Ally Kennedy, Taylor Moreno from the University of North Carolina and Boston College’s Charlotte North are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Golf as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Softball Announced
June 04, 2021Montana Fouts from the University of Alabama, UCLA’s Rachel Garcia, Dejah Mulipola of the University of Arizona and Iowa State University’s Sami Williams are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Softball as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Golf Announced
June 02, 2021Stanford University teammates Rachel Heck and Angelina Ye, Emma Spitz of UCLA and Oklahoma State University’s Maja Stark are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Golf as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Erin Matson of the University of North Carolina Repeats as Honda Sport Award Winner for Field Hockey
June 02, 2021Erin Matson, a junior forward from the University of North Carolina, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Field Hockey for the second year in a row as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Tennis Announced
June 01, 2021Sara Daavettila from the University of North Carolina, Katarina Jokic of the University of Georgia, University of Virginia’s Emma Navarro and Estela Perez-Somarriba from the University of Miami are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Tennis as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Alex Loera of Santa Clara University Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Soccer
May 27, 2021Alex Loera, a senior defender/midfielder from Santa Clara University, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Soccer as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Field Hockey Announced
May 25, 2021Sophie Hamilton from the University of Connecticut, Erin Matson of the University of North Carolina, University of Louisville’s Megan Schneider and Corinne Zanolli from Stanford University are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Field Hockey as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Class of 2021 Honda Inspiration Award Finalists Announced
May 21, 2021Senior Camryn Hidalgo from Georgia Tech, redshirt sophomore Asjia O’Neal of the University of Texas and Baylor University senior DiDi Richards are named finalists for the Honda Inspiration Award as announced by Judy Sweet, CWSA Board Member and Chair of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) Inspiration Award committee.
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Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award Finalists for Soccer Announced
May 19, 2021Emily Alvarado from Texas Christian University, Florida State University’s Jaelin Howell, Alex Loera from Santa Clara University and Penn State University’s Ally Schlegel are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Soccer as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Madison Lilley of the University of Kentucky Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Volleyball
May 11, 2021Madison Lilley, a senior setter from the University of Kentucky, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Volleyball as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Anastasia Webb of the University of Oklahoma Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Gymnastics
May 06, 2021Anastasia Webb, a senior from the University of Oklahoma, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Gymnastics as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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The CWSA Podcast - Episode 22 Candace Parker
May 05, 2021Catch up with Honda Cup Winner Candace Parker in the the 22nd episode of the CWSA Podcast. Stay tuned to hear more stories from the "best of the best in collegiate athletics".
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Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award Finalists for Volleyball Announced
April 29, 2021– Logan Eggleston from the University of Texas, Madison Lilley of the University of Kentucky, Dana Rettke from the University of Wisconsin and Stephanie Samedy are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Volleyball as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Finalists for Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Gymnastics Announced
April 22, 2021Luisa Blanco of the University of Alabama, Denver University’s Lynnzee Brown, Lexy Ramler from the University of Minnesota and Anastasia Webb of the University of Oklahoma are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Gymnastics as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Sarah Bacon of the University of Minnesota Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Swimming & Diving
April 19, 2021Sarah Bacon, a redshirt senior diver from the University of Minnesota, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Swimming & Diving as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Baylor’s NaLyssa Smith Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Basketball
April 15, 2021NaLyssa Smith, a junior foward from Baylor University, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Basketball as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Swimming & Diving Finalists Announced
April 09, 2021Sarah Bacon from the University of Minnesota, NC State University’s Sophie Hansson, Maggie MacNeil of the University of Michigan and Paige Madden from Virginia University are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Swimming & Diving as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
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Alabama’s Mercy Chelangat Named Honda Sport Award Winner for Cross Country
April 07, 2021Mercy Chelangat, a junior from the University of Alabama, was named the Honda Sport Award winner for Cross Country as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).
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Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Basketball Finalists Announced
April 05, 2021Dana Evans from the University of Louisville, University of Michigan’s Naz Hillmon, Rhyne Howard of the University of Kentucky and Baylor University’s NaLyssa Smith are the four finalists for the Class of 2021 Honda Sport Award for Basketball as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) today.
