Sheahin, McKenzie Earn Women's Basketball Weekly Awards
MAAC Sports
MAAC Women's Basketball Weekly Report (1-10)
MAAC Player of the Week
KATIE SHEAHIN, LOYOLA
Sophomore, Guard, 5-10, Brookeville, MD/Our Lady of Good Counsel
Sheahin averaged 17.0 points per game, 5.5 steals, 4.5 assists, and 4.0 rebounds in two wins this week. On the road against Rider, she recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, and six steals. Sixteen of her points came in the second half of the game. She shot 80-percent from the free throw line on 4-of-5 shooting and was perfect from the three point line (2-2). Sheahin had 14 points, five assists, five steals, and two blocks in the Greyhounds win over Canisius.
MAAC Rookie of the Week
MYNESHIA MCKENZIE, RIDER
Freshman, Guard/Forward, 5-11, Springfield, Pa./Springfield (Delco)
McKenzie has been a force on the boards for Rider as the Broncs look for their first win of the season. Against Loyola on January 4, McKenzie had her first career double-double with a career-high 18 points and a career-high 15 rebounds logging 38 minutes in Rider's nine point loss to the Greyhounds. At Siena on January 8, McKenzie continued her strong play with 12 more rebounds as Rider kept it close with the Saints before losing by 11. For the week, McKenzie averaged 9.5 points and 13.5 rebounds per game while averaging 33 minutes played.