Feb. 15, 2008

Cinthia Ramirez (Guadalajara, Mexico/ Nolan Catholic H.S.) and Tiona Wilson (Bradenton, FL/Southeast H.S.) represented The University of Texas-Pan American women's basketball team on the 2007 NCAA Division I Academic All-Independent, which was released on Thursday (Feb.14).

Ramirez, who has earned the distinction three consecutive seasons, has recorded a 3.42 cumulative grade point average as a business administration major during her collegiate career. Ramirez first made her appearance during the 2005-06 season.

This marks the second All-Academic selection for Wilson who earned a 3.31 cumulative grade point average majoring in pharmacy and communications. The Lady Broncs senior first earned the accolade in the 2006-07 season.

The 2006-07 NCAA Division I Independent All-Academic Women's Basketball Team was based on nominations that were accepted for student-athletes who had at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average and had reached at least a sophomore athletic standing and were a starter or key reserve for the team.

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