Women's Basketball | 1/20/2025 11:18:21 AM
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 20, 2025 – Norfolk State guard Da’Brya Clark was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Howard’s guard Saniyah King was named Rookie of the Week, while North Carolina Central’s forward Jada Tiggett earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively.
Clark (G, 5-7, So., Baltimore, Md.) led the Spartans to a 2-0 record, averaging 18.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.5 steals per game. She delivered a standout performance in the win against Virginia-Lynchburg, finishing with 25 points, eight steals, and dished out eight assists while shooting an impressive 66.7% from the field. In the victory over Morgan State, Clark contributed 12 points, three rebounds, three steals, one block, and one assist.
King (G, 5-7, Fr., Washington, D.C.) led the Bison in their hard-fought win over Coppin State, recording 17 points, six assists, three steals, and five rebounds while shooting 6-of-12 from the field.
Tiggett (F, 6-2, So., Winchester, Calif.) posted career highs with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while leading the Eagles defensively with four blocks and three steals in N.C. Central’s victory over Delaware State.
Other Top Performers
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Mahogany Cottingham (DSU) registered 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals in the loss against N.C. Central.
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Shakira Foster (NCCU) finished the game with 12 points, six assists, two steals, and two rebounds for the Eagles.
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Kyla Bryant (NCCU) scored a game-high 22 points, along with six rebounds and three assists, while connecting on two free throws in the final nine seconds to help the Eagles secure the win over Delaware State.