MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Tyler Thomas, Mary Baldwin - The junior forward from Farmville, Virginia averaged 16.3 points, 6.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game as the Fighting Squirrels posted a 4-0 record against USA South competition last week. In a 93-79 win over William Peace, Thomas scored a week-high 22 points with six assists, four rebounds, and two steals. In an 81-63 victory over Methodist Thomas nearly tallied a triple double as he posted ten points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, to go along with three steals. Also Nominated: Dante Burden, Methodist; Corey Baldwin, Averett; Ty Hill, Greensboro; Jerome Savoy, Pfeiffer; Damon McDowell, N.C. Wesleyan; Zac Hill, LaGrange; Trey Minter, Berea; Chase Ridenour, Maryville; Chris Barnette, Covenant; Jordan Foote, Piedmont; LB Boyette, Brevard; Conner Marchant, Southern Virginia.
Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Brandon Stoudamire, Mary Baldwin - The freshman guard from Atlanta, Georgia averaged 15.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game as the Fighting Squirrels posted a 4-0 record against USA South competition last week. In a 91-75 win over N.C. Wesleyan, Stoudamire scored a week-high 23 points to go along with six rebounds. Also Nominated: Bryce Shaw, Averett; Dylan Drinkwater, N.C. Wesleyan; Ryan Smith, Brevard.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Lauren Livingston, Greensboro - The second-year freshman guard from Greenwood, South Carolina averaged 22.5 points, 6.0 assists, 3.5 steals, and 2.0 rebounds as the Pride posted a 2-0 record last week against USA South foes. In an 84-50 win over Methodist, Livingston posted 21 points, five steals, five assists, and two rebounds. In a 92-53 victory at Averett, Livingston tallied 24 points, eight assists, two rebounds, and two steals. Also Nominated: Tanaeshea Ellison, Pfeiffer; Kayla Johnson, N.C. Wesleyan; Bailee Vanover, Berea; Dionne Sampson, Salem; Livia Skinner, Piedmont; Ruthie Moore, Covenant; Talia Prosper, Averett; Destiny Williams, Brevard; Katie Garrish, Southern Virginia; Kate Perko, Meredith.
Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Tanaeshea Ellison, Pfeiffer - The freshman guard from Asheboro, North Carolina averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 steals, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as the Falcons posted a 2-1 record last week against USA South foes. In two wins over William Peace, Ellison averaged 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 2.5 assists. In a 69-64 loss to Southern Virginia, Ellison posted 19 points, five steals, four rebounds, and one assist. Also Nominated: Kiley Hicks, Methodist; Tamsi Echendu, Salem; Jaa Brown, Averett; Addison Newman, Southern Virginia; Audrey Jennings, Greensboro.
PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.