National News Archive

 January 16, 2013

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Joymesia Howard (Central Arizona College), Courtney Dyer (Schoolcraft College, Mich.) and Alicia Cox (Cumberland CC, N.J.) have been named NJCAA women’s basketball players of the week for games Jan. 7-13.

DIVISION I PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Joymesia Howard – Central Arizona College
Forward – St. Louis, Mo. – East St. Louis High School

The No. 4 Vaqueras extended their win-streak to 12 games last week behind Howard’s efficient shooting and domination of the boards. Howard was 12-for-16 from the field with 26 points and 10 rebounds in an 84-68 victory over Eastern Arizona College. In a 65-60 win over Cochise College (Ariz.), the freshman scored a game-high 25 points and pulled down 15 rebounds including four on the offensive end.

DIVISION II PLAYER OF THE WEEK  
Courtney Dyer – Schoolcraft College, Mich.
Guard – Sterling Heights, Mich. – Fitzgerald High School

Dyer lit up the scoreboard last week as the Ocelots went 1-2 against MCCAA opponents. Despite falling 75-60 to Delta College (Mich.), Dyer totaled 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The sophomore then led Schoolcraft to a 77-62 win over Oakland CC (Mich.) behind five 3-pointers and 27 points. Dyer finished off the week with 23 points and three steals in a narrow 71-65 loss to Henry Ford CC (Mich.).

DIVISION III PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Alicia Cox – Cumberland County College, N.J.
Guard – Vineland, N.J. – Vineland High School

Stepping into the spotlight in the Dukes’ lone game last week, Cox cleared the way for Cumberland’s 76-63 win over Bergen CC (N.J.). The sophomore knocked down 9-of-16 shots from the field and sunk 8-of-10 free throws for a team-high 27 points. Cox was a terror on the defensive end of the court, picking away 11 steals in the victory. Adding to her numbers, Cox also dished out nine assists and pulled down six rebounds.

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Women’s Basketball Players of the Week (Games up to Nov. 11)
DI: Shelby Key (G) – Harford CC, Md.
DII: Courtney Murphy (G) – Oakland CC, Mich.
DIII: Rebekah Aase (C) – Riverland CC, Minn.

Women’s Basketball Players of the Week (Nov. 12-18)
DI: Tamara Jones (F) – Garden City CC, Kan.
DII: Courtney Cayard (G) – Patrick Henry CC, Va.
DIII: Jenna Lundun (G) – Northland CTC, Minn.

Women’s Basketball Players of the Week (Nov. 19-25)
DI: Brianna Lancaster (C) – Shelton State CC, Ala.
DII: None
DIII: Mariah McDonald (G) – Vermilion CC, Minn.

Women’s Basketball Players of the Week (Nov. 26 – Dec. 2)
DI: Julia Davis (F) – Bismarck State, N.D.
DII: Haley Witchella (F) – Alfred State, N.Y.
DIII: Briana McCurdy (G) – Joliet JC, Ill.

Women’s Basketball Players of the Week (Dec. 3-9)
DI: Rayven Brooks (G) – Chipola College, Fla.
DII: Jakeenya Evans (G) – Prairie State, Ill.
DIII: Rebekah Aase (C) – Riverland CC, Minn.

Women’s Basketball Players of the Week (Dec. 31 – Jan. 6)
DI: Shicole Watts (F) – Garden City CC, Kan.
DII: None
DIII: Revonnia Howard (C) – Rock Valley College, Ill.

Women’s Basketball Players of the Week (Jan. 7-13)
DI: Joymesia Howard (F) – Central Arizona College
DII: Courtney Dyer (G) – Schoolcraft College, Mich.
DIII: Alicia Cox (G) – Cumberland CC, N.J.