University of Maryland Eastern Shore senior
Ashanti Lynch and freshman forward
Kaliya Perry were named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Co-Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively.
Lynch recorded a career-high 22 points in the 71–66 win over Monmouth, adding five rebounds, one assist and four steals. She followed with 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists and four steals in the loss to Northwestern. Lynch closed the week with eight points, one rebound, two assists and two steals in the win at Loyola Chicago. For the week, she totaled 47 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and 10 steals across three games.
Perry earned her second consecutive Rookie of the Week honor after totaling 19 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and two blocks while averaging nearly 27 minutes per game in a 2–1 week for the Hawks. In the win over Monmouth, she scored eight points and grabbed seven rebounds, adding two assists, one block and one steal. Against Northwestern, Perry recorded six points, five rebounds and one assist. She closed the week with five points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal in the win at Loyola Chicago.
Howard Zennia Thomas was named Co-Player of the Week presented by Wells Fargo alongside Lynch. Thomas (G, 6-2, Sr., Cleveland, Ohio) led the Bison to a 2–0 week, averaging 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block. She scored 15 points on 83 percent shooting with seven rebounds, two steals and one block in the win over George Washington. She followed with 12 points and 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season against Elon.
North Carolina Central forward Morgan Callahan earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Callahan (So., 6-0, Beach Park, Ill.) led the Eagles in a 66–53 win over UNC Asheville with 10 rebounds and six steals while adding 13 points for a double-double.
Other Top Performers
- Aniya Finger (NCCU): 17 points and 10 rebounds in a win over UNC Asheville.
- Ariella Henigan (Howard): Season-high 14 points in a win over Elon.
- Carmen Kweti (NSU): Six rebounds and three steals vs. Duke; five rebounds vs. Iowa State.
- Patricia Sosa Lora (CSU): Double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds at Penn State; 12 points at Towson.
- Nile Miller (Howard): 19 points, nine rebounds, six steals and three blocks in wins over George Washington and Elon.
- Khila Morris (CSU): Career-high 23 points with four rebounds, three assists and one steal at Penn State.
- Anjanae Richardson (NSU): 11 points vs. Duke and 13 against Iowa State.