KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- For the second time this week Bellevue University senior Elexis Martinez (Omaha, Neb.) has been named an All-American, this time earning the distinction from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, as announced by the NAIA's national office early Thursday evening.
The NAIA recognition marks the third-straight year in which Martinez has been selected to the NAIA's honorable mention All-America team.
Martinez also earned honorable mention WBCA All-America honors this week after being named a first team all-NSAA selection back in February. She guided Bellevue to a 17-7 overall record (11-3 NSAA) and the program's second appearance in the NSAA Championship Game.
This season, Martinez led Bellevue in scoring (16.0 PPG), rebounding (6.3 RPG), field goal percentage (47.7%), and blocked shots (16).
She currently rates atop the BU career list in scoring (1,674), scoring average (13.5 PPG), rebounds (760), blocked shots (116), field goal percentage (46.2%), and games played (124). In addition to holding career marks in several categories, she also ranks second in rebounding average (6.1 RPG) and third in steals (116).
