Anna Montañana (2019) - Hall of Fame - George Washington University Athletics

Anna Montañana

Induction:
2019
Class:
2006

Anna Montañana (GWSB BA '06) was a part of four championship teams during her time in Foggy Bottom, as one of the greatest all-around threats in GW history. Hailing from Valencia, Spain, Montañana was an All-Rookie selection in 2001-02, averaging 4.8 ppg while appearing in 26 games and starting eight. She hit a buzzer beater in a regular season win over Temple to highlight her first year. She then took her game to the next level, starting 93 of a possible 94 games during her final three years. She was an All-Tournament selection in 2002-03 after averaging 11.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 2.3 apg for a GW team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round. Montañana then was a First Team All-Conference choice in 2003-04 and 2004-05. As a junior she averaged 12.0 ppg and was second in the A-10 with 7.6 rpg and 2.3 spg, also finishing third in the league in assists per game and assist to turnover ratio. She became just the second Colonial to record a triple double on Jan. 31, 2004 against La Salle with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists. Montañana then enjoyed an All-America season as a senior, averaging 16.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 4.0 apg for an NCAA Tournament squad. Montañana still ranks fifth all-time in program history in assists and is also in the program's top 15 in rebounds, steals, and 3-pointers.