ST.PAUL, MN (04/23/2010)(readMedia)-- Katie DeWitt was recently named to the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All-American team, earning First Team NCCAA All-American honors. DeWitt was previously named the NCCAA North Central Region Player of the Year.

In 29 games, DeWitt averaged 23.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. DeWitt's 85 assists were a team-best, along with her 43 steals. The junior, who transferred to Northwestern after playing at Drake University in her freshman year, scored 1,000 points in an Eagles jersey quicker than any other player in NWC history.

For more information about DeWitt's NCCAA honors or the Eagles basketball team, visit nwceagles.com.

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About Northwestern College

Founded in 1902, Northwestern College is a private Christian liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minn. offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, two master's degrees and several associate degree and certificate programs. More than 3,000 students representing 31 states and 28 countries are enrolled in Northwestern's traditional undergraduate and graduate and continuing education programs in North and South America. Northwestern College exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world. Visit www.nwc.edu.

Posted Friday April 23, 2010 at 11:44 am by University of Northwestern - St. Paul