MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Jordan Foote, Piedmont - The junior forward from Atlanta, Georgia averaged a double-double of 24.0 points and 14.5 rebounds to go along with 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game as the Lions posted a 2-0 record versus USA South competition on the road last week. In a 97-73 win at Brevard, Foote totaled 28 points, 14 rebounds, one assist and one block. In a 74-72 victory at Berea, Foote posted 20 points, 15 rebounds, two steals and one block. Also Nominated: Joshua Brooks, Maryville; Torell Carter, Berea; Will Crumly, Covenant; Jamaal David, Pfeiffer; AJ Frye, N.C. Wesleyan; Demari Hopper, Brevard; Isaiah Jones, Averett; Damien Madison, Huntingdon; Calvin Manley, Methodist.
Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Corey Baldwin, Averett - The freshman guard from Henderson, North Carolina averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game as the Cougars posted a 2-0 record last week against USA South competition. In a 90-56 win over Greensboro, Baldwin posted nine points, six rebounds and two steals. In an 83-65 victory over Pfeiffer, Baldwin scored a career-high 17 points with seven rebounds, one assist and one steal. Also Nominated: Quae Charlton, Berea; Orry Clements-Owens, Piedmont; Kordell Kah, Maryville; Regin Larson, Pfeiffer; Garrett Phillips, N.C. Wesleyan.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Brina Bentley, Pfeiffer - The Chester, Virginia junior forward averaged 22.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game as the Falcons posted a 1-1 record on the road last week against USA South competition. In an 89-69 loss to Greensboro, Bentley totaled 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal. In a 72-58 victory over Mary Baldwin, Bentley contributed 24 points, nine rebounds and two steals. Also Nominated: Tyzarea Alexander, Methodist; Sydney Bowen, Salem; Brooke Carthon, Averett; Destiny Combs, Berea; Daijah Cousins, LaGrange; Lauryn Cross, William Peace; BreAsia Davis, Wesleyan; Ashley Free, Greensboro; Kayla Johnson, N.C. Wesleyan; Ruthie Moore, Covenant; Emma Olson, Agnes Scott; Amari Price, Piedmont; Kimberly Schuh, Meredith; Klaire Varney, Maryville; Ty'She Washington, Brevard; Ry Whetstone, Huntingdon.
Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Destiny Combs, Berea - The Louisville, Kentucky freshman guard/forward averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game as the Mountaineers posted a 2-0 record last week against USA South competition. In a 100-58 win at Covenant, Combs recorded 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block. In an 84-48 victory over Agnes Scott, Combs posted 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Also Nominated: Courtney Carruthers, Maryville; BreAsia Davis, Wesleyan; Kayrisma Harrison, N.C. Wesleyan; Ruthie Moore, Covenant; Kate Perko, Meredith; Courtney Scott, Averett; Aubrey Slaughter, Salem; Nautica Smiley, William Peace; Nakiyah Washington, Piedmont.
PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.