Junior Lexi Rich led the Lions to a 1-1 week, averaging 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. The San Antonio, Texas native had 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in a 73-66 win over Southwestern Christian University. Rich then broke the program’s single game scoring record with 39 points in a loss to NAIA DI No. 12 Oklahoma City University while also scoring her 1000th point.
NOMINEES: Kelsie Cleeton, College of the Ozarks; Jessica Erwin, Bethel College; Joy Hadley, Brewton-Parker College; Karen Orozco, Yellowstone Christian College; Daija Pruitt, Judson University; Lexi Rich, Southwestern Assemblies of God University; Alexis Shannon, Mid-America Christian University; Breanna Toppen, Trinity Christian College