Karilyn Wieting led Welch College on an upset tour this week, earning three wins, two against NCCAA Division II top three opponents. Wieting averaged 21.0 points-per-game in the three wins, highlighted by 26 points in a 30-point victory over NCCAA (1) Pensacola Christian College. The senior from Huron, South Dakota added 15 rebounds in the win for her lone double-double on the week. Wieting added 15 points and seven rebounds as Welch later defeated NCCAA (3) Simmons College of Kentucky 79-59. Wieting shot over 50% from the field and 45% from behind the arc to power the Flames to a 12-10 record overall.
Stats on the week: 21.0 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 3.0 SPG, 51.1% (FG), 45.4% (3PT)
Nominees: Jordan Hammons, Champion Christian College; Joydan Overton, Arlington Baptist University; Karilyn Wieting, Welch College