Feb. 14, 2005

Senior Lauren Surber was named to the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) `Watch List' for the 3rd annual Collegiate Basketball Award of Excellence presented by Creamland Dairies announced today.

The award honors college seniors for their athletic and academic achievement as well as their community involvement.

Surber a guard for the Saints is averaging 7.0 .ppg, 4.8 .rpg and shooting 76 % from the charity line while logging 32.3 .mpg. Surber is majoring in English.

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to recognize these outstanding student athletes for their contributions to their local communities and universities," said Dan Ballou, sports marketing director at ACVB. "We also appreciate Creamland Dairies for their continued support of this recognition event."

The collegiate nominees will be narrowed down to 10 semi-finalists on March 1, 2005. Three finalists will then be named during the NCAA basketball tournaments and will be presented in Albuquerque on April 12, 2005 at an awards dinner held at the Albuquerque Marriott. Jimmy Dykes, ESPN College Basketball Analyst will emcee the event, and Citadel Communications Sports Radio 610 The Sports Animal and News Radio 770 KKOB are official media sponsors.