MSU Women's Basketball Squad Announces Award Winners
4/14/2010 3:50:28 PM | Women's Basketball
Senior Erica Perry and junior Sarah Strand each took home two honors at the annual Fast Break Club banquet over the weekend.
Senior Erica Perry and junior Sarah Strand each took home a pair of honors during the annual Montana State-Fast Break Club Women's Basketball banquet over the weekend.
Perry, who just completed her senior season, was named team most valuable player, as well as being the recipient of the squad's community service award.
The
Off the court, Perry served as a big sister in the Big Brothers/Sisters program, volunteered with the Hearts of the Valley Animal Shelter, served as a mentor in the Child Advancement Program (CAP), and spent numerous hours in the
“Erica raised the bar and the level of expectations for all student-athletes in our program,” said MSU head coach Tricia Binford. “She has excelled both on and off the court and has become a very positive example for our community.”
Strand, a 6-1 forward from Shoreline,
On the season,
Strand reached the 1,000 point milestone in MSU's quarterfinal win over
“Sarah is another student-athlete that is setting the pace of excellence both on the court and in the classroom,” Binford said. “Last summer, she committed herself to be in the best shape possible, and it paid big dividends for her, as well as for the team.”
Sophomore Janette Jackson took home the most improved player award, while junior manager Rachel Rehbein won the coveted 6th Man Award for her work and dedication to the program.
Finally, a new award was named in honor of lifelong
