Kayla Linkous, junior forward from New Madison, OH, erupted for career-highs of 34 points and 13 rebounds to lead Cedarville to a 78-73 verdict over Kentucky Wesleyan in a key Great Midwest Athletic Conference game played in the Callan Athletic Center on Thursday, Jan. 15. Linkous posted her third straight double-double to help the Lady Jackets remain unbeaten in the G-MAC with a 69-59 victory against visiting Trevecca on Saturday, Jan. 17. Linkous continued her rampage with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Linkous averaged 24.5 ppg and 12.0 rpg on the week.
Women’s Basketball DI Nominees: Ashley Minor, Mississippi College; Maryah Mazyck, Bluefield College; Maisie Pipher, Houghton College; Kayla Linkous, Cedarville University; Alexia Kelley, Mid-America Christian University; Kelsie Peterson, Grace College; Hanna Kirk, Crowley’s Ridge College; Chanel Madson, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; McKenzie Stanford, Oklahoma Christian University