Sewanee's Thomas, King's West named TSWA Players of the Week

January 31, 2018 Forrest Freeman

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Sewanee’s Thomas named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of the South’s Adrian Thomas earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Wednesday, posting 25.5 points and 15.0 rebounds with a pair of double-doubles in two wins for the Tigers.

The Chattanooga, Tenn., native recorded a career-high 32 points in a 99-96 victory over Rhodes College, hitting 12-of-17 shots overall and 8-for-10 at the foul line. The sophomore grabbed 13 rebounds against the Lynx as well.

Thomas followed that with 19 points and a career-best 17 boards in a win versus Hendrix College, connecting on 9-of-22 shots from the field. He ranks second in the Southern Athletic Association this season in points (19.6) and rebounds (8.9) per contest.

2017-18 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 14 – Devin Whitfield, Trevecca University
November 21 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
November 28 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 5 – Nick King, Middle Tennessee
December 12 – Fatodd Lewis, UT Martin
December 19 – Amanze Egekeze, Belmont
December 27 – Nick King, Middle Tennessee
January 3 – Averyl Ugba, Austin Peay
January 9 – Garrison Mathews, Lipscomb|
January 16 – Jeremiah Martin, Memphis
January 23 – Dylan Windler, Belmont

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: King’s West garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Kori West earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades on Wednesday, averaging 22.7 points and 16.0 rebounds with three double-doubles for the Tornado.

The Shelby, N.C., native matched her career-high with 22 points along with 15 rebounds, four assists and three blocks at Erskine College. The sophomore made 9-of-15 shots overall and was 4-for-7 at the foul line in the victory.

West posted career-highs with 28 points and 20 rebounds in a win over Barton College, becoming the first 20-20 player since King moved to NCAA Division II. She connected on 11-of-13 shots overall and hit 6-of-8 free throws in the 68-60 victory.

She finished the week with 18 points and 13 rebounds in a win versus the University of Mount Olive for her seventh double-double of the season and fifth in the last six games. West is averaging 11.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest this season for the Tornado.

2017-18 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 14 – Mika Wester, Carson-Newman
November 21 – Haris Price, Carson-Newman
November 28 – Kylee Smith, Belmont
December 5 – Chelsey Shumpert, Union University
December 12 – Kendall Spray, UT Martin
December 19 – Ant’Treasia Patton, Cumberland University
December 27 – Kylee Smith, Belmont
January 3 – Sally McCabe, Belmont
January 9 – Chelsey Shumpert, Union University
January 16 – Jada Perkins, Union University
January 23 – Chelsey Shumpert, Union University

Belmont's Windler, Union's Shumpert garner TSWA accolades

January 23, 2018 Forrest Freeman

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Windler named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University’s Dylan Windler earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Tuesday, averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in a pair of wins for the Bruins.

The Indianapolis, Ind., native netted 21 points, six boards and five assists against Murray State in a 79-72 victory, hitting 6-of-14 shots overall and 5-for-8 from 3-point range. Belmont overcame a halftime deficit en route to the win.

Windler followed that with a career-high 31 points versus Austin Peay, connecting on 11-of-16 shots overall. He made 7-for-9 from beyond the arc and registered eight rebounds and five assists as well.

Windler is averaging 17.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game this season, ranking first in the OVC in rebounding and third in scoring.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Shumpert garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Chelsey Shumpert earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades on Tuesday, recording 27.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in three victories for the Bulldogs.

The Paducah, Ky., native netted a career-best 35 points versus Valdosta State, making 11-of-19 shots overall and 8-for-12 from 3-point range in the win. She added nine rebounds and six assists.

The senior guard posted 30 points, nine boards and six assists at West Alabama, connecting on 9-of-17 shots and 6-of-11 from behind the arc. Shumpert scored 17 points with four caroms and four assists at Montevallo to conclude the week.

She made 17-of-30 shots from 3-point range in the three outings as well as 15-of-21 at the foul line. Shumpert is averaging 24.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game this season for Union.

Memphis' Martin, Union's Perkins earn TSWA accolades

January 16, 2018 Forrest Freeman

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Memphis’ Martin named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Tuesday, averaging 28.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in two victories for the Tigers.

The Memphis native scored a career-best 31 points versus Tulane, hitting 7-of-13 shots overall with a pair of 3-pointers. He connected on all 15 free throw attempts in a 96-89 win, setting an American Athletic Conference record for most free throws made in a game without a miss. He also tied the league record for most foul shots made in a contest.

Martin followed that with 26 points, six rebounds and six assists at Temple, hitting 10-of-18 shots overall with two 3-pointers in an overtime victory. The Tigers have won three straight overall.

Martin is one of two players in the AAC to rank in the Top 5 in the league in scoring (18.5), assists (4.1) and steals (2.3) per game.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Perkins garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Jada Perkins earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades on Tuesday, posting 29.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.5 steals in a pair of victories for the Bulldogs.

The Jackson, Tenn., native made 10-of-13 shots overall and connected on 12-of-13 at the foul line for a career-high 32 points at Alabama-Huntsville. The junior guard added eight boards, three assists and five steals in a 74-67 victory.

Perkins followed that with 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists versus West Florida, hitting 11-of-16 shots overall with a pair of 3-pointers. She made 21-of-29 shots combined in the two outings.

Perkins is averaging 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.5 assists per game for the Bulldogs, who are 16-1 overall.

Lipscomb's Mathews, Union's Shumpert named TSWA Players of the Week

January 9, 2018 Forrest Freeman

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Lipscomb’s Mathews named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb’s Garrison Mathews earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Tuesday, posting 35.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in a pair of contests, including a school single-game record 43 points at Kennesaw State.

The Franklin, Tenn., native recorded 28 points with five 3-pointers against Fisk University, hitting 9-of-15 shots overall in just 22 minutes in the nonconference victory. The junior guard then posted a school single-game record 43 points in the conference opener at Kennesaw State, connecting on 12-of-20 shots overall with four triples. He made 15-of-17 at the foul line as well, adding 13 rebounds with three assists.

Mathews is averaging 22.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16 games this season for Lipscomb.

2017-18 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 14 – Devin Whitfield, Trevecca University
November 21 – Dylan Windler, Belmont
November 28 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 5 – Nick King, Middle Tennessee
December 12 – Fatodd Lewis, UT Martin
December 19 – Amanze Egekeze, Belmont
December 27 – Nick King, Middle Tennessee
January 3 – Averyl Ugba, Austin Peay

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Shumpert garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Chelsey Shumpert earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades on Tuesday, averaging 23.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.5 steals in a pair of victories for the Bulldogs.

The Paducah, Ky., native netted 16 points and six boards with a pair of 3-pointers versus Auburn Montgomery. The senior guard made 11-of-25 shots overall with three 3-pointers, posting 31 points, eight rebounds and seven steals in a victory at North Alabama. She has 12 games this season with 20-plus points and five with 30-plus in 14 outings.

Shumpert is averaging 25.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season for Union.

Austin Peay's Ugba, Belmont's McCabe garner TSWA weekly honors

January 3, 2018 Forrest Freeman

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Austin Peay’s Ugba named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay’s Averyl Ugba earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Wednesday, posting 19.0 points and 10.5 rebounds with a pair of double-doubles in two wins for the Govs.

The Silver Spring, Md., native scored 13 of his 15 first-half points in a 28-9 run, including eight straight to begin the spurt en route to a career-best 21 points at SIU Edwardsville. He made 9-of-16 shots overall and added 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

The senior forward followed that with 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting with 11 boards at Eastern Illinois. Ugba is averaging 12.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game this season for Austin Peay.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s McCabe garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Sally McCabe earned Tennessee Sports Writer’s Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades on Wednesday, averaging 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds with one double-double in a pair of victories for the Bruins.

The Mt. Juliet, Tenn., native scored a season-best 22 points, connecting on 10-of-16 shots with six rebounds and three blocks at Southeast Missouri. She tied her career-high with the 10 field goals made in the contest.

The senior netted 18 points with 12 boards at UT Martin, hitting a pair of 3-pointers and making 7-of-14 shots overall. It marked her second double-double of the season and 20th of her career.

McCabe is averaging 15.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game this season for the Bruins.