OVC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ? Nov. 17
PLAYER
Kayla Drake, G ? Fr., 5'4 ? Kokomo, Ind. ? Eastern Kentucky
Drake scored 33 points to lead Eastern Kentucky to a win at Chicago State on Sunday. She posted game-highs of eight rebounds and six steals. She made 14-of-16 free throw attempts, including 9-of-11 in the final two minutes after CSU had cut a 12-point deficit to four. In her first collegiate appearance on Friday against Ohio Valley University, Drake finished with 14 points, five rebounds and five steals. Through the first two games, she leads the team in scoring steals and is second in rebounds.
Others Nominated: Rachel Galligan, Eastern Illinois; Charlease Williams, Jacksonville State; Brittany Pittman, Morehead State; Ashley Hayes, Murray State; Crysta Glenn, Southeast Missouri; Kendra Appling, Tennessee State; Krystal Stirrup, Tennessee Tech
NEWCOMER
Tiffanie Stephens, G ? Jr., 5'8 ? Columbia, S.C. ? Morehead State
Stephens, a transfer from Daytona Beach Community College, led Morehead State in scoring in its first two games with 13.5 points per outing. She came off the bench in games, notching a team-high 13 points at Duquesne and totaling 14 versus Ohio. She also had three assists in each game and shot 47 percent from the field and 1.000 percent the free throw line.
Others Nominated: None
FRESHMAN
Kayla Drake, G ? Fr., 5'4 ? Kokomo, Ind. ? Eastern Kentucky
Drake scored 33 points to lead Eastern Kentucky to a win at Chicago State on Sunday. She posted game-highs of eight rebounds and six steals. She made 14-of-16 free throw attempts, including 9-of-11 in the final two minutes after CSU had cut a 12-point deficit to four. In her first collegiate appearance on Friday against Ohio Valley University, Drake finished with 14 points, five rebounds and five steals. Through the first two games, she leads the team in scoring steals and is second in rebounds.
Others Nominated: Emily Pollock, Austin Peay; Bianca Beck, Southeast Missouri; Krystal Stirrup, Tennessee Tech