MEAC Announces Women’s Basketball Weekly Award

South Carolina State’s Harris Earns Top Weekly Honors

Women's Basketball | 1/12/2026 3:11:44 PM

NORFOLK, Va., January 12, 2026 – South Carolina State guard Iemyiah Harris was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week presented by Wells Fargo.  Delaware State forward Lilana Harrison was named Rookie of the Week, while Norfolk State guard Da’Brya Clark earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively.      

Harris (G, 5-6, Sr., Anniston, AL.) totaled 40 points, 10 rebounds, seven steals, and four assists, helping the Bulldogs finish 2–0 on the week. In a 58-47 win over Coppin State, she scored 21 points while adding eight rebounds, five steals, and two assists. She followed that performance with 19 points, two rebounds, and two steals in the 76-59 victory over Morgan State. On the week, Harris averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists for South Carolina State. 

Harrison (F., 6-2, Fr., Lebanon, PA.) contributed 14 points, along with five rebounds, and one assists against Howard. She followed that performance with 12 points, six rebounds,  and two steals versus Norfolk State.  

Clark (F, 5-7, Jr., Baltimore, MD.) registered 18 rebounds, six steals, and two blocks while adding 28 points in a 1–1 week for the Spartans. 

Other Top Performers 
  • Ja’la Bannerman (MSU) scored 19 points and added three steals against South Carolina State. 
  • Morgan Callahan (NCCU) recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds against Coppin State. 
  • Jermesha Frierson (DSU) scored 19 points, added six rebounds, and two steals against Norfolk State. 
  • Shanaii Gamble (CSU) averaged 9.5 points and 10.0 rebounds over two games for the Eagles. 
  • Ariella Henigan (HOW) tallied 17 points, seven assists, six rebounds, three steals, and one block in a 1–1 week for the Bison. 
  • Ashanti Lynch (UMES) totaled 23 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals to keep the Hawks perfect in conference play. 
  • Khila Morris (Coppin State) averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 assists, and four steals in a 1–1 week for the Eagles. 
  • Kailyn Nash (MSU) averaged 13.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in two games for Morgan State 
  • Kaliya Perry (UMES) totaled 12 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, three steals, and two assists in a 2–0 week for the Hawks. 
  • Zennia Thomas (HOW) totaled 32 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and four blocks across two games for the Bison. 
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