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Miles tabbed as Third Team All-American by USBWA

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — For the first time in four seasons, Notre Dame has a player on the USBWA All-America list. Sophomore guard Olivia Miles is a member of the Third Team. She was also named an AP Second Team All-American on Wednesday afternoon.

Miles, a 5-10 sophomore out of New Jersey, is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.1 steals per game. She leads Notre Dame in rebounds, assists and steals, and she ranks second on the team in points. Miles is the only player in the nation averaging at least 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals every time she takes the floor.

Her shining moment of the season thus far came at home against Louisville. The Cardinals had beaten Notre Dame in six-straight games, and the Feb. 16 meeting was a back-and-forth contest that ended with overtime. At the final buzzer, Miles hit a long-two to give Notre Dame a 78-76 victory.

Miles’ greatest improvement this year, at least statistically, has come on the boards. She posted 5.7 rebounds per game last year, and she has increased that by nearly a pair per contest.

The complete list of USBWA All-Americans can be found here.