Alexandra Maseko, Seton Hall University, basketball
Women of The Year Finalist:
Alexandra Maseko, Seton Hall University, basketball
Elena Crosley, Bowdoin College, field hockey
Elizabeth Duffy, Concordia University, volleyball
Kaaren Hatlen, Pacific Lutheran University, softball
Kelly Majam, University of Hawaii, softball
Ifeatu Okafor, Texas Tech University, track and field
Kayla Shull, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, swimming and diving
Bridgett Soares, LIU Post, lacrosse
Lya Swaner, East Texas Baptist University, softball
The NCAA will select its 2013 Woman of the Year from the nine finalists, who have all completed their athletic eligibility. All have been balancing school and sports for four years and either have their degrees or are finishing up their studies. The NCAA selected the candidates based on their academic performance and athletic achievement, as well as factors like leadership and community service. Many were asked to fill out an application by their athletic director or another administrator and were notified by email as they made each subsequent cut.