SAINT PAUL, MINN.--The Hamline University athletic department will be recognizing student-athletes on an individual basis as a part of NCAA Division III Week. On tap is women's basketball sophomore forward Lydia Lecher. The St. Paul, Minnesota native led the Pipers in scoring with 14.0 points per game along with a .469 (137-of-292) clip from the field, and a .484 (44-of-91) mark from three-point land. Her .469 field goal percentage, and 137 made field goals ranked in the top-five among all MIAC players. Lecher eclipsed a season-high 24 points on two occasions; a 67-60 loss to Carleton on February 9, and a 75-72 loss to Augsburg in the 2021-22 MIAC Tournament Semifinal on February 25. 

The 2021-22 season ended with Lecher being named to the 2021-22 MIAC Women's Basketball All-Conference Team for the second time in her career.

FAVORITES

Opponent: Augsburg

Professional Team: Minnesota Twins

Pastime: Anything Music

Prized Possession: My 1999 Honda Shadow VLX

Television Show: Breaking Bad

Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Singer/Group: Nothing But Thieves

Food: Ice Cream

Restaurant: Pizza Ranch

Vacation Spot: Florida

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Why I Chose Hamline? Recruited, close to home, easy to be involved in multiple things.

Best Player I've Faced: Anja Smith

Pet Peeve: Loud chewing noises

First Job: Aldi

What Most People Don't Know About Me: I'm in the Army Reserve

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: Perfect eyesight

Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Soccer

Influence on My Athletic Career: My dad

Post-Hamline Plans: Not sure yet

Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with a Division III institution to observe and celebrate the impact athletics and student-athletes have on campus and in the surrounding community. During the week, every Division III school and conference office is encouraged to conduct an outreach activity that falls into one of the three categories: academic accomplishment; athletic experience; or leadership/community service/campus involvement. Division III Week is a strategic initiative that achieves its desired impact from a unity of effort. It harnesses everyone working toward the same goal at the same time to build a greater awareness and understanding of Division III athletics.