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Former Cowgirl Laura Beach is nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year award

Recent University of Wyoming graduate Laura Beach has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

The award, now in its 27th year, honors graduating female student-athletes for their achievements in academics, athletics, servie and leadership.

Beach, who graduated in May with a degree in kinesiology and health promotion, was a four-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree and a three-time All-MW player for the Cowgirls.

She finished her career as the program's leading hitter, as well as No. 5 in blocks and No. 12 in kills.