University of Minnesota Athletics
Kolander Named Senior CLASS Award All-American
12/2/2016 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
Simone Kolander (Lakeville, Minn.) has been named a 2016 First Team Senior CLASS Award All-American, announced today by the organization.
The award, chosen by a vote of Division I women's soccer coaches, national soccer media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I women's soccer. In order to be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: classroom, community, character and competition.
Kolander is a two-time Big Ten Forward of the Year and two-time captain. Kolander led the conference in points this season with 28 (11 goals, 6 assists). Off the field, Kolander is a communications major who has held an internship with KSTP, and has spent time volunteering at local organizations.
Duke's Christina Gibbons was the overall award winner.
First-Team Senior CLASS Award All-Americans
Kadeisha Buchanan, West Virginia
Christina Gibbons, Duke
Simone Kolander, Minnesota
Casie Ramsier, Auburn
Tabitha Tindell, Florida Gulf Coast
Second-Team Senior CLASS Award All-Americans
Courtney Dike, Oklahoma State
Savannah Jordan, Florida
Serina Kashimoto, Butler
Rose Lavelle, Wisconsin
Ashley Lawrence, West Virginia
