Nwagbaraocha Earns First Weekly Accolade

Oskaloosa--Vashti Nwagbaraocha (So., Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) had an excellent week and her efforts earned her Heart of America Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week laurels Monday.

Nwagbaraocha won her first career honor by averaging a double-double of 17.7 points and 10.0 rebounds as William Penn (16-12, 14-10 Heart) finished with a 2-1 record.

The sophomore's week was highlighted by a 25-point, 14-rebound performance against Graceland. She shot 45.7% (one three-pointer) and was 66.7% at the line during the week. Nwagbaraocha also collected 10 steals and seven assists.

For the year, she is averaging 11.2 points and 7.6 rebounds in addition to 82 assists, 63 steals, and nine blocks.

The award is the first for the Statesmen.