Krueger represented Texas in the Miss USA 2001 pageant broadcast live from Gary , Indiana in March 2001 . She made the semi-finals , becoming the first Texan to make the top ten in two years , placed second in the swimsuit competition ( 9.38 ) and fourth in the evening gown competition ( 9.29 ) . She entered the top five in second place , with an average combined score of 9.33 . After the final interview round she was ranked second , but went on to win the pageant . During her homecoming in Texas , she was given the key to the city of Austin , presented to the Senate , and met with governor Rick Perry
Miss USA 2001
Miss USA 2001
Kandace Krueger