In an 85-76 win over UNCG on Jan. 31, Haynes-Overton finished 11-of-16 from the floor (68.8 percent) and led all scorers with 28 points. She was 2-of-2 from 3-point range and a perfect 4-of-4 at the free-throw line. She added five rebounds, three assists and a block.

Two days later, the native of Nashville, Tennessee, scored a team-high 31 points in an 88-80 overtime win over Western Carolina. She shot 50 percent from the floor, went 2-of-3 from 3-point range, and sank 11-of-12 free throws, including two at the end of regulation to force overtime. She netted nine of her points in overtime, half of the team’s 18 in the extra period. Haynes-Overton also tallied eight rebounds and seven assists in 39 minutes played.

Haynes-Overton is averaging 16.7 points per game on the year, fifth amongst conference players, and 18.4 points per game in conference play, third best. 

The Bucs (6-17) play the final game of a three-game homestand against Chattanooga (11-11, 6-1 SoCon) on Feb. 9. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Also nominated: Amanda Thompson (Mercer), Cassidy Williams (Samford), Jewel Smalls (Western Carolina) and Da’Ja Green (Wofford).

SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week

Nov. 13 – Chloe Wanink, Wofford, R-Jr.
Nov. 20 – KeKe Calloway, Mercer, Sr.

Nov. 27 – Jackie Carman, Wofford, Fr.

Dec. 4 – KeKe Calloway, Mercer, Sr.

Dec. 11 – Amanda Thompson, Mercer, Sr.

Dec. 18 – Nadine Soliman, UNCG, Jr.
Dec. 24 – Amanda Thompson, Mercer, Sr.

Dec. 31 – Amanda Thompson, Mercer, Sr.

Jan. 8 – Amanda Thompson, Mercer, Sr.

Jan. 15 – Chloe Wanink, Wofford, R-Jr.

Jan. 22 – Lakelyn Bouldin, Chattanooga, Jr.

Jan. 29 – Shannon Titus, Mercer, So.

Feb. 5 – Erica Haynes-Overton, ETSU, So.