INDIANAPOLIS – Drury junior forward Sara Mendel has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Player of the Week in women's basketball, it was announced by the league office Monday.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sara Mendel, Drury
Jr. | F | Ava, Mo.
Major: Integrated Business
Team Results: 75-98 L at (RV) Union (12/15) | 49-47 W at Arkansas-Fort Smith (12/20)
- Averaged double-double in two wins with 18.5 points and 12.0 rebounds per game
- Shot 77% (17-of-22) from the field and 75% (3-of-4) from the free throw line
- Added four assists, two steals, and one block
- Highlighted by performance against Union, dropping 23 points and 12 rebounds on 11-of-13 shooting from the field
- Earns first career Player of the Week Award
- Last Panthers' Player of the Week: Caitlynn Daniels (1/20/25)