RUSTON, La. -- Louisiana Tech junior guard Tasha Crain was named one of 48 finalists for the 2005 Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team ffor NCAA Division I, which was announced today by the Women's Basketball Coaches Assocation in cooperation with Eastman Kodak Company.
The 48 finalists, who are voted upon by WBCA member coaches in each of the eight WBCA geographical regions, are now in the running for selection to the 10-member Kodak/WBCA All-America Team.
Crain was one of six selections out of Region 7. The Kingsland, Ark., native was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year this season after leading Louisiana Tech to the league regular season title and a 20-9 mark.
The 5-foot-7-inch guard averaged 17.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 47 percent from the field, 42 percent from the three-point line and 82 percent from the free throw line.
Crain became the first point guard in Louisiana Tech history to lead the team in scoring in a season.
Louisiana Tech has produced 16 Kodak All-Americans in its illustrious history.