Lexi Rich, a junior from San Antonio, Texas led the Lions to a 2-0 week against conference opponents, both of which had received votes in the latest NAIA DI Top 25 Poll. Rich finished with 32 points and 7 rebounds in the 61-55 win over University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. She then tallied 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the 68-64 win against Mid-America Christian University. Rich averaged 27 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game this week.
NOMINEES: Savannah Gregory, Campbellsville University; Brittany Lenart, Houghton College; Cassidy Johnson, College of the Ozarks; Lexi Rich, Southwestern Assemblies of God University; Alexis Shannon, Mid-America Christian University; Brooke Sugg, Grace College; Emily Waters, Southern Wesleyan University