Maier Named to NEWMAC All-Conference Team

WELLESLEY, Mass.-- The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced the 2011 Women's Basketball post-season award winners on Tuesday.  Wellesley sophomore Malia Maier earned an All-Conference selection.  

Maier led the Blue on both ends of the floor all year, earning her a spot on the All-Conference second team. She averaged 11.4 points, 4.87 steals, 3.78 assists,  and 4.9 rebounds per game.  Maier also led the league in minutes played, averaging 37.83 minutes per game.  This week, she was also recognized for her efforts in the classroom, earning Academic All-Conference honors. 

Wellesley basketball finished the year with a 12-13 record, going 9-9 in conference play.  The Blue advanced to the NEWMAC tournament where they lost to Springfield College 72-58 in the quarterfinals.  

2011 NEWMAC Women's Basketball Awards

NEWMAC Athlete of the Year
Nicole Wurdeman, Babson

NEWMAC Rookie of the Year
Rosa Drummond, Smith

NEWMAC Tournament Co-Most Oustanding Players
Nicole Wurdeman, Babson
Kathleen King, Babson

NEWMAC Coach of the Year
Judy Blinstrub, Babson

NEWMAC Sportsmanship Award
MIT

First Team All-Conference
Nicole Wurdeman, Babson
Sarah Collins, Babson
Kathleen King, Babson
Kelly Slattery, Springfield
Elle Fontaine, WPI

Second Team All-Conference
Angelica Pascual, Mount Holyoke
Rosa Drummond, Smith
Malia Maier, Wellesley
Gabbie DePalo, Wheaton
Lauren Hannmann, WPI