WOMEN
G Candice Thomas, Prairie View A&M; 5-9, SR; Waco, TX
Thomas averaged 16.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.6 steals in three games for the Lady Panthers last week.
Thomas had her high-point game of the week against Texas-Arlington, scoring 20 points with five rebounds, two steals and two blocks in a 65-58 win. Thomas was named to the Travelers All-Tournament Team at Texas Tech.
NEWCOMER
G Latara Darrett, Prairie View; 5-10, JR; Chino, CA
Darrett averaged 14.6 points and 8.0 rebounds for the Lady Panthers in three games last week.
Darrett posted her first career double-double against Texas Tech last Sunday, with 11 points and 11 rebounds while adding two blocked shots in the game.
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G/F Shannon Behling, Mississippi Valley State; 6-7, 200; JR; Columbia, SC
Behling averaged 10.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals in three games for the Delta Devils last week vs. St. Louis, Liberty, and Kennesaw State.
Behling, who scored in double figures in all three games last week, scored a season-high 12 points with five rebounds and three steals vs. Kennesaw St.
NEWCOMER
F Chris Duncan, Alabama State; 6-8, 200; JR; Louisville, KY
Duncan averaged 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in a pair of games for the Hornets last week vs. Columbus State and Tulane.
Duncan’s best game of the week came in the 64-58 win over Columbus State in which he tied season highs in points (nine) and rebounds (five).
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
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Tramayne Moorer (F, Alabama State) – averaged 14.5 points 7.0 rebounds vs. Columbus State and Tulane
Garrison Johnson (G, Jackson State) – scored 19 points and added four rebounds vs. North Texas