SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University graduate and former track and field standout Sabrina Anderson is one of nine national finalists for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

A two-time PSAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Anderson is a three-time Academic All-American and a conference record-holder in the indoor pentathlon.

She is the first SRU student-athlete in the 27-year history of the NCAA Woman of the Year award to be a national finalist. A record 543 women across all three NCAA divisions were nominated for the award.

The 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year will be unveiled at the annual award ceremony Oct. 22 in Indianapolis. Anderson, her family and members of the SRU athletic department and athletic communication office will attend the event.