SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Furman forward Brittany Hodges has been named the SoCon Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, while Chattnooga guard Keiana Gilbert has been named the CRONS Freshman of the Week for games of Nov. 19-24, the league office announced on Tuesday.
Hodges averaged 17.0 points per game and 12.5 rebounds per game in two games against San Diego State and Clemson last week. The senior totaled 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting with 11 rebounds in a 60-41 win over the Aztecs. Hodges followed that performance with 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting (.727) and 14 rebounds against in-state foe Clemson, before fouling out with 2:49 remaining in the game. The native of Powder Springs, Ga. currently ranks second nationally in double-doubles (3) and ninth nationally in rebounds per game (13.5). She picks up the weekly honor for the fourth time in her career.
Gilbert posted strong numbers in three games over the past week, averaging 13.0 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game and totaling 11 assists. The rookie also recorded eight steals, while shooting .548 (17-31) over the three contest. Gilbert totaled a season-best 17 points against Butler in just her third game with Mocs, adding eight rebounds and five assists. The native of Columbia, Tenn. then recorded her first double-double of the season on Monday night against Austin Peay with 13 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
2014-15 Players of the Week
Nov. 18: Shamauria Bridges, ETSU
Nov. 25: Brittany Hodges, Furman
2014-15 CRONS Freshmen of the Week
Nov. 18: Sherae Bonner, Western Carolina
Nov. 25: Keiana Gilbert, Chattanooga