Northern Kentucky University's Michelle Cottrell has been named to the NCAA Division II All-America team for the second straight year and is the first player in Norse history to receive the honor twice.

        The junior forward, who earned the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year honor, averaged 17.4 points and 8.1 rebounds this season while leading NKU to a 25-5 record.

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