University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s April McBride was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Teammate Chena Parker earned Rookie of the Week honors, while North Carolina A&T’s Lamona Smalley earned Defensive Player of the Week accolades.

McBride (Forward, 6-1, So., New Rochelle, New York) averaged a double-double of 21.5 points and 12 rebounds in two victories for the Lady Hawks last week. McBride shot 58 percent, on 18-of-31 from the floor, and 50 percent beyond the arc (3-of-6). Against Norfolk State, McBride posted her tenth double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds. She followed with a career-high 27 points and 11 rebounds in a 74-54 win over Florida A&M. This is the third time this season that McBride has earned Player of the Week accolades.

Parker (Center, 6-3, Fr., Poughkeepsie, New York) shot 86 percent from the floor (12-of-14) en route to 26 points and 19 rebounds to help the Lady Hawks to a 2-0 mark last week. Parker was a perfect (4-of-4) from the floor in an 84-65 win against Norfolk State with eight points and six rebounds. She posted a double-double against Florida A&M with 18 points and a career-high 13 rebounds. This is the second time this season that Parker has won Rookie of the Week accolades.

Smalley (Forward, 6-0, So., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) averaged 13 rebounds (7.5 defensive), 2.0 blocks and 2.5 steals to extend the Aggies win streak to 13 games. In a 73-58 win over Delaware State, Smalley grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds (11 defensive) and blocked two shots. In the two games, North Carolina A&T held their opponents to 47 points or less. This is the second time this season that Smalley has earned Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Other Top Performers:

Corin Adams (MSU) moved into fifth place all-time in the Morgan State record book after recording her 176th steal in a win over Howard.

Danielle Anders (CSU) tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds against Florida A&M.

Rachel Butler (Ham) was 7-of-13 from the floor with 21 points and 13 rebounds in a 63-60 loss to Coppin State.

Theresa Davis (MSU) posted eight points, 10 rebounds and three steals in Morgan State’s overtime win over Bethune-Cookman.

Shalamar Oakley (CSU) averaged 22 points and 6.5 rebounds to help the Lady Eagles extend their win streak to five last week with wins over Florida A&M and Hampton.

Marie Reid (SCSU) scored a career-high 31 points in a 106-78 win over Howard.

Jalessa Sams (NCAT) posted 18 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Delaware State.

Denise Tate (FAMU) averaged 10.5 rebounds in two games last week, including 13 rebounds in a loss to Coppin State.

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