Contact: Rachel Balinao, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant, rabalinao@noctrl.edu 

Feb. 23, 2026 - For the third consecutive season, junior forward Jocelyn Trotter secured a spot on the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin All-Conference Team, earning First Team distinction for the first time in her career following her performance during the 2025-26 league play. 

The Bolingbrook, Ill. native, made her mark across the conference statistical rankings, finishing second in field goal percentage at an impressive .569 mark while ranking fourth in steals with 2.7 per game. In conference action, Trotter averaged 12.2 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per contest, while contributing 39 steals and 10 blocks on the defensive end. She ranks fifth within conference for double-doubles with six during conference play. 

Trotter turned in her top scoring performance of the conference campaign on Feb. 11, 2026, pouring in a season-best of 23 points in a matchup against Millikin to cap another strong year in conference play. 

A decorated standout player, Trotter earned 2023-24 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin First Year Student-Athlete of the Year honors and was later recognized as CCIW Player of the Week during the 2024-25 campaign. She previously collected two All-CCIW Second Team selections, with this season marking her first career All-CCIW First Team distinction.

The CCIW also announced the nine winners of its RESPECT Award for the season. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and their community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourage inclusiveness and a positive culture. North Central's RESPECT Award honoree is senior forward Gianine Boado.