UNCG's Asidanya named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. –  UNCG’s Makiah Asidanya has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week presented by Ingles for games played on Feb. 24-March 2. 

The junior guard matched her career-high of five three-pointers in one game to help lead the Spartans to a win against Western Carolina.  

A native of Pittsburg, California, Asidanya scored 21 points in the win and added three rebounds, three assists, and a steal in the performance.  

Asidanya ranks second on her team in points per game (11.1) and third in rebounds (3.8). She also received the league’s weekly honor during opening week. 

Also nominated: Clare Coyle – Furman, Talia Kemp – Mercer, Gianna Corbitt – Chattanooga, Anala Nelson – ETSU  

2025-26 SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week  

Nov. 11 – Makiah Asidanya, Jr., G, UNCG  

Nov. 18 – Queen Ikhiuwu, Jr., F, Wofford  

Nov. 25 -  Gianna Corbitt, So., F, Chattanooga  

Dec. 2 -  Caia Elisaldez, Jr., G, Chattanooga  

Dec. 9 – Gianna Corbitt, So., F, Chattanooga  

Dec. 16 – Kaylee Yarbrough, Fr., G, Samford  

Dec. 23 – Gianna Corbitt, So., F, Chattanooga  

Dec. 30 – Kaylee Yarbrough, Fr., G, Samford  

Jan. 6 – Clare Coyle, So., F, Furman  

Jan. 13 – Jaila Lee, Sr., G, UNCG  

Jan. 20 – Alyssa Ervin, So., G, Furman  

Jan. 27 – Gabby Mundy, Fr., G, Wofford  

Feb. 3 – Clare Coyle, So., F, Furman 

Feb. 10 – Gabby Mundy, Fr., G, Wofford 

Feb. 17 – Gianna Corbitt, So., F, Chattanooga  

Feb. 24 – Caia Elisaldez, Jr., G, Chattanooga 

March 3 – Makiah Asidayna, Jr., G, UNCG