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NAIA Women's Basketball Player of the Week Winners Announced

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the winners of the women's basketball player of the week awards for the 2022-23 season. The awards recognize outstanding individual performances by student-athletes competing at the NAIA level.

From January 3 to February 14, 2023, a total of 12 players were named the NAIA Women's Basketball Player of the Week, each dominating on the court with impressive statistics and records. Grace Beyer of Health Sciences & Pharmacy (Mo.) led the pack with four Player of the Week awards, while other notable winners included Alicia Porter of Cal Maritime (Calif.), Ella Skeens of Rio Grande (Ohio), and Melissa Akullu of Vanguard (Calif.).

Key Takeaways:

  • The NAIA Women's Basketball Player of the Week awards recognize student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional individual performance, teamwork, and achievement in the sport.
  • A total of 12 players were named Player of the Week, with four awards going to Grace Beyer, who is dominating the competition with her outstanding stats.
  • The awards span from January 3 to February 14, 2023, covering weeks 3-9 of the NCAA women's basketball season.
  • Winners come from various NAIA teams, highlighting the talent and achievement present in the league.
  • Notable winners include Alicia Porter of Cal Maritime (Calif.), who led her league in scoring, and Ella Skeens of Rio Grande (Ohio), who broke a 36-year-old school scoring record.
  • The awards draw attention to exceptional individual performances, inspiring others to strive for excellence in sports.

Statistics:

  • Total number of NAIA Women's Basketball Player of the Week awards: 12
  • Number of awards won by Grace Beyer: 4
  • Total weeks spanned: Weeks 3-9
  • Total teams represented: Various NAIA teams, including Cal Maritime, Rio Grande, and Vanguard.
  • Notable stats include:

+ Ella Skeens' 50 points vs. Asbury, breaking a 36-year-old school scoring record.

+ Grace Beyer's 59 points in the Eutectics' first-ever victory over Columbia.

+ Melissa Akullu's 74.4% shooting from the field and 3.5 steals per game.

+ Alicia Porter's average 29.3 points per game in NAIA scoring.

Sources:

  • "NAIA Women's Basketball Player of the Week Winners Announced" (national press release, February 15, 2023).
  • Multiple NAIA news articles and press releases announcing weekly winners and statistics for the 2022-23 women's basketball season.

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