KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Kutztown University recognized five former student-athletes on the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's 75 Greatest Female Athletes, as part of the league's 75th anniversary season in 2025-26, announced Wednesday.
 
The PSAC, celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2025-26, continues the process of honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September, with the 75 Greatest Female Athletes following a "Made in the PSAC" list last week.
 
"While the path for women in college athletics was not always paved equally, the women of the PSAC have more than made their mark," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "They've redefined what's possible. From the early trailblazers to today's champions, these 75 greatest female athletes represent courage, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity. Their achievements speak not only to talent, but to the progress Title IX helped make possible and the power of sport to transform lives."
 
The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.
 
The 75th anniversary celebration continues with the release of the 75 Greatest Male Athletes on September 17 and "Distinguished Keystones" on September 24.
 
All 300 honorees were selected through a process that included nominations from institutions and selections by committee. The committee was comprised of institutional and PSAC staff.
 
Representing KU is Tara Lynn Crozier Wallick (Track & Field, 1995-98), Stephanie Denlinger Rummel (Softball, 2006-09), April Doyle (Track & Field, 2010-13), Elizabeth A. Thoryk-Longenecker (Women's Swimming, 1995-99) and Jenn Wolfgang Rush (Field Hockey, 1994-97).
 
Tara Lynn Crozier Wallick
Track & Field, 1995-98

• National Champion in hammer throw, 5x All-American

 
Stephanie Denlinger Rummel
Softball, 2006-09

• National Player of the Year, broke NCAA DII career home run record (still holds four PSAC records)

 
April Doyle
Track & Field, 2010-13

• 8x PSAC shot put champion, first woman in PSAC history to win eight PSAC individual championships in one event

 
Elizabeth A. Thoryk-Longenecker
Women's Swimming, 1995-99

• 10x All-American, first KU athlete to be All-America in all four seasons, broke six school records

 
Jenn Wolfgang Rush
Field Hockey, 1994-1997

• National Player of the Year, led KU to national title game, PSAC Player of the Year