University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Trio Named to Big Sky All-Conference Team
3/7/2024 2:10:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. – Seniors Delaynie Byrne and Hannah Simental, and sophomore Aniah Hall were named to the Big Sky Conference All-Conference Team, the league office announced Thursday afternoon.
Byrne was named to the conference's first team, Simental to the second team, and Hall honorable mention.
An Arvada, Colorado native, Byrne enjoyed a great 2023-24 campaign.
Byrne, a true dual-threat averaged nearly averaged a double-double with 13.6 and 8.0 rebounds per game and ranked in the top 10 in the conference in both categories. Byrne is also a threat to score beyond the arc and ranks fourth in the conference with a 36.7 percent (53-for-137).
A true double-double machine, Byrne recorded seven double-doubles.
In conference play, Byrne's best game was a 23-point, nine-rebound effort in a 67-57 win over Montana State.
Byrne also surpassed the 1000 career point club.
Simental enjoyed a great 2023-24 season.
A Pueblo, Colorado native, Simental averaged 12.6 points per game.
Simental is known for her 3-point shooting and shot 39.1 percent (66-for-169) from beyond the arc, which ranks third in the conference. Simental averaged 2.3 3-pointers per game, which is third in the conference.
Simental's best effort in conference play with a 20-point performance in a 69-59 win over Sacramento State.
Hall, a sophomore from Temple, Texas, enjoyed a breakout campaign.
The 6-foot-3 forward averaged 10.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and ranked in the top 25 in both categories. Hall totaled 22 blocked shots, which ranked 10th in the conference.
Hall's best performance in conference play was a 24-point, 16-rebound effort in a 71-54 win at Portland State.
Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team and Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player – Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington*
Newcomer of the Year – Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw, Montana
Defensive Player of the Year – Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington
Top Reserve – Gina Marxen, Montana
Freshman of the Year – Summah Hanson, Sacramento State
Coach of the Year – Joddie Gleason, Eastern Washington
* Unanimous Selections
First Team All-Conference
Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington*
Sophie Glancey, Northern Arizona*
Aaliyah Alexander, Eastern Washington
Kennedy Johnson, Idaho
Carmen Gfeller, Montana
Esmeralda Morales, Portland State
Delaynie Byrne, Northern Colorado
* Unanimous Members of the All-Big Sky First Team
Second Team All-Conference
Leia Beattie, Northern Arizona
Dani Bartsch, Montana
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Marah Dykstra, Montana State
Jaleesa Lawrence, Eastern Washington
Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw, Montana
Hannah Simental, Northern Colorado
Note: Second Team features Seven Players due to tie for the final spot
Honorable Mention All-Big Sky
Aniah Hall, Northern Colorado
Emily Rodabaugh, Northern Arizona
Daryn Hickok, Weber State
Jadyn Matthews, Weber State
Olivia Moran, Northern Arizona
All-Defensive Team
Amalie Langer, Idaho
Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington
Kacey Spink, Idaho State
Dani Bartsch, Montana
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Katelynn Limardo, Montana State
Byrne was named to the conference's first team, Simental to the second team, and Hall honorable mention.
An Arvada, Colorado native, Byrne enjoyed a great 2023-24 campaign.
Byrne, a true dual-threat averaged nearly averaged a double-double with 13.6 and 8.0 rebounds per game and ranked in the top 10 in the conference in both categories. Byrne is also a threat to score beyond the arc and ranks fourth in the conference with a 36.7 percent (53-for-137).
A true double-double machine, Byrne recorded seven double-doubles.
In conference play, Byrne's best game was a 23-point, nine-rebound effort in a 67-57 win over Montana State.
Byrne also surpassed the 1000 career point club.
Simental enjoyed a great 2023-24 season.
A Pueblo, Colorado native, Simental averaged 12.6 points per game.
Simental is known for her 3-point shooting and shot 39.1 percent (66-for-169) from beyond the arc, which ranks third in the conference. Simental averaged 2.3 3-pointers per game, which is third in the conference.
Simental's best effort in conference play with a 20-point performance in a 69-59 win over Sacramento State.
Hall, a sophomore from Temple, Texas, enjoyed a breakout campaign.
The 6-foot-3 forward averaged 10.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and ranked in the top 25 in both categories. Hall totaled 22 blocked shots, which ranked 10th in the conference.
Hall's best performance in conference play was a 24-point, 16-rebound effort in a 71-54 win at Portland State.
Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team and Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player – Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington*
Newcomer of the Year – Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw, Montana
Defensive Player of the Year – Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington
Top Reserve – Gina Marxen, Montana
Freshman of the Year – Summah Hanson, Sacramento State
Coach of the Year – Joddie Gleason, Eastern Washington
* Unanimous Selections
First Team All-Conference
Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington*
Sophie Glancey, Northern Arizona*
Aaliyah Alexander, Eastern Washington
Kennedy Johnson, Idaho
Carmen Gfeller, Montana
Esmeralda Morales, Portland State
Delaynie Byrne, Northern Colorado
* Unanimous Members of the All-Big Sky First Team
Second Team All-Conference
Leia Beattie, Northern Arizona
Dani Bartsch, Montana
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Marah Dykstra, Montana State
Jaleesa Lawrence, Eastern Washington
Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw, Montana
Hannah Simental, Northern Colorado
Note: Second Team features Seven Players due to tie for the final spot
Honorable Mention All-Big Sky
Aniah Hall, Northern Colorado
Emily Rodabaugh, Northern Arizona
Daryn Hickok, Weber State
Jadyn Matthews, Weber State
Olivia Moran, Northern Arizona
All-Defensive Team
Amalie Langer, Idaho
Jamie Loera, Eastern Washington
Kacey Spink, Idaho State
Dani Bartsch, Montana
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Katelynn Limardo, Montana State
Players Mentioned
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