AZUSA, Calif. -- Lindsey West has made history again at Azusa Pacific. After becoming the leading scorer in the history of the women’s program in her final collegiate game, she became the first Cougar to be named to the NAIA All-American first team as announced by the national office.
West finished in the eighth in the NAIA in scoring at 18.6 points and fifth in field goal percentage (59 percent). She was also the team’s leading rebounder snagging 8.5 per contest. West, who became just the second player to be named All-GSAC 4 years consecutively, led the Cougars with 9 double-doubles.
It was the third straight national honor for her as she was given honorable mention last season after being placed on the All-American third team after her sophomore campaign. The Cougars have had a pair of second teamers with the last being Jacqueline Godoy in 2002.
West leaves Azusa Pacific with her name entrenched in the record books. Her 1,939 career points are a new school record. West’s 921 career rebounds ranks second on the all-time list trailing only Cindy DeYoung, whose scoring record she broke by 10 points.
Her remarkable durability is reflected in her 124 games played over the span over her outstanding career. She is tied with Beth Centlivre for third on the all-time games list.
“She had a big impact on our team this year with her versatility around the basket,” said head coach Danelle Liles. “She did a lot for us scoring wise even though she is undersized. She’s a very coachable player and a really good kid. You would want her on your team regardless of how good a player she is.”
She was also 1 of 4 Cougars who were named 2005-06 Daktronics NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes. West (accounting) was joined by fellow senior Jaclyn Rice (physical education), and juniors Monica Somers (athletic training) and Kristy Urbick (physical education).
