Player of the Week
Taylor Salato (East Haven, Conn.) – Sophomore – Forward – Eastern Connecticut
Salato was named the LEC Player of the Week after averaging 16.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in a 2-0 week for the Warriors. She shot 80-percent (12-of-15) from the floor and 90-percent (9-of-10) from the line, while averaging 20.5 minutes per game off the bench. Salato scored 17 points with six boards in a 68-47 win at Keene State before netting 15 points with five boards in a 70-46 triumph over Castleton Saturday.
Rookie of the Week
Sophie George (Meredith, N.H.) – Freshman – Guard – Plymouth State
George was named the LEC Rookie of the Week after averaging 20.5 points, four assists and 2.5 assists per game for the Panthers last week. She scored 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, including a 5-for-9 performance from three, to go with seven rebounds and three assists in a 63-46 setback to Castleton before netting 18 points in a 73-42 setback at UMass Boston.
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