Van Ryswyk excels at NCTA

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, of Curtis, Neb., women’s basketball team finished 5-7 this season. Jordyn Van Ryswyk, of Glenville, back row, third from the right, led the team in rebounding and was second in scoring. -- Submitted

Jordyn Van Ryswyk, of Glenville, was the leading rebounder and second-leading scorer this season on the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture of Curtis, Neb., women’s baseketball team.

Van Ryswyk averaged 9.3 points per game this season and 13.5 rebounds per game — second most in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association.

“Jordyn’s size inside this year was a great addition to the guards around her” NTCA coach Jeremy Sievers said. “Her ability to get after the boards and change opponents’ shots inside helped strengthen the team.”

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Van Ryswyk was second in the USCAA in blocked shots and had five double-doubles, helping lead NTCA to a 5-7 record.

“She will be a great leader next year and be able to step in for our players graduating,” Sievers said. “She will continue building and leading this team in the right direction.”