Feb. 4, 2011
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. - Penn State Lady Lion basketball senior guard/forward Julia Trogele (Devon, Pa.) has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District second team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Trogele is the first Lady Lion to earn Academic All-District accolades since Amanda Brown in 2006-07.
Trogele, who owns a 3.43 GPA as a Management major, was named to the District 2 second team, which consists of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia. To be eligible for academic honors, a student-athlete must earn a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher, be at least a sophomore in academic standing and be a starter or key reserve for their team.
On the court, Trogele surpassed the 700-point and 600-rebound mark in Penn State's win over Michigan Thursday. In 2010-11, she is averaging 9.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the first place Lady Lions. Trogele also dishes out 2.4 assists per game. She ranks second on the team and 10th in the Big Ten in rebounding. The senior ranks fourth in the Big Ten in field goal percentage (.533) and 10th in field throw percentage (.806). Trogele ranks seventh on Penn State's all-time free throw percentage chart (.810) and 19th in rebounds (603).
In the classroom, Trogele is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten choice. Trogele, who has played for the U20 German National Team in 2008 and 2009, is a three-time Dean's List recipient. The native of Devon, Pa. was a nominee for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, given to the NCAA Division I male and female senior basketball player who excels both on and off the court.
The Lady Lions continued their road swing at Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 6. Penn State is back in the Bryce Jordan Center to meet Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. PNC Bank customers can buy a ticket to the game for just $5. 2010-11 Lady Lion Basketball Single-game tickets are available by calling 814-863-1000 or 800-NITTANY. The PNC Flex Books are available again this year for $99. The Flex Book gives fans 12 vouchers, including one for the Coaches vs. Cancer game and one for the Pink Zone game, that can be redeemed for Nittany Lion and Lady Lion Basketball tickets in any combination.
The 2011 WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State will take place on Sunday, Feb. 27 at noon as the Lady Lions take on Northwestern in the Bryce Jordan Center. The game can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Last year, the Lady Lions donated more than $80,000 for breast cancer causes. This year's fundraising efforts will benefit the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. For more information on the Pink Zone at Penn State, visit the official Pink Zone website at www.gopsusports.com/pinkzone. The WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pinkzoneatpennstate.
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