Howard forward
Saadia Doyle was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. North Carolina A&T's
Jaylan Bodiford earned Rookie of the Week honors, while teammate
Tracy King earned Defensive Player of the Week accolades.
Doyle (Forward, 5-11, r-Jr., Atlanta, Ga.) recorded a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds in a win against Buffalo last week. Doyle hit 53-percent from the floor (9-of-17) and 88-percent (7-of-8) from the free-throw line. She added two steals and one assist in the victory. This is the second straight week that Doyle has earned player of the week accolades.
Bodiford (Forward/Center, 6-3, Fr., Louisville, Ky.) totaled 22 points, 10 rebounds, one block and two steals in two Lady Aggie games. Bodiford scored a season-high 12 points in a loss to Charlotte and followed with a 10 point performance against Wofford.
King (Guard, 5-10, So., Alexandria, Va.) grabbed 15 rebounds and notched three steals in two games last week. King led her team with three steals against Charlotte. She followed with a team-high 10 rebounds against Wofford. Offensively, she added 17 points and three assists.
Other Top Performers:
JaQuayla Berry (NCAT) averaged 21.5 points and six rebounds in two games for the Lady Aggies last week.
Tasia Bristow (DSU) scored 16 points, three rebounds and three steals against Towson.
Tierra Hawkins (DSU) tallied 14 points and six rebounds in a loss to Towson.
Whitney Long (NSU) scored 19 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in a loss to Virginia Commonwealth.
Choicetta McMillian (Hampton) averaged 15.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in two games for the Lady Pirates last week.
Chelsea Sanders (UMES) scored 22 points and six rebounds in a 63-59 victory against Old Dominion last week.
Melanie Warner (Hampton) averaged 13.0 points and 7.5 rebounds to aid the Lady Pirates to a 1-1 mark last week.