Hovde is a 5-foot-10 sophomore forward from Columbia Falls, Mont.
Northern won two conference games at home including a victory over a top 25 team. The Skylights beat No. 22 University of Providence 62-56 and edged Montana Tech 52-51.
Hovde averaged 10 points, seven rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. She was 8 of 16 from field and 4 of 7 from the free throw line. In the victory over Montana Tech, she score the game tying basket and then made a free throw to seal the win.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order: Hannah Dean of Carroll College, Parker Easy of the University of Providence, Markaela Francis of Rocky Mountain College, Brianna King of Montana Western, Cali Moscrip of Lewis-Clark State and Mollie Peoples of Montana Tech.