SAN MATEO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference has named its University Credit Union Women’s Basketball Player and Freshman of the Week for January 18, 2021.
UCU #WCCHOOPS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – LAUREN GUSTIN, SO., F – BYU
Sophomore forward Lauren Gustin racked up a game-high 16 rebounds and 12 points in the Cougars’ lone contest last week, an 80-63 home win over Saint Mary’s. Gustin, whose double-double was her seventh of the season, also tallied three assists and two steals in 36 minutes of action. Gustin’s relentless effort on both sides of the floor helped limit the Gaels to 37% shooting and gave BYU a 34-22 advantage in points in the paint.
Also Nominated - Player: Khari Clark, LMU; Jill Townsend, Gonzaga
UCU #WCCHOOPS FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK – YVONNE EJIM, FR., F – GONZAGA
Freshman forward Yvonne Ejim was instrumental in GU’s sweep of Santa Clara and San Francisco this week as the freshman averaged a season-best 8.5 points over the two-game span. Against Santa Clara, Ejim came off the bench to score seven points in 16 minutes of play, finishing 2-of-3 from the floor and 3-of-6 from the charity stripe. She added two rebounds in the win.
The Calgary, Alberta native shined in Saturday’s 76-52 victory at San Francisco, finishing with a season-high 10 points off a perfect 5-of-5 from the floor. Ejim provided much-needed assistance when GU’s starting forward LeeAnne Wirth struggled with foul trouble, and she handled San Francisco’s posts inside, helping the Zags outscore USF 42-24 in the paint. For the weekend, Ejim missed just a single shot, finishing 87.5 percent from the floor. She also contributed 1.5 assists per game for the Zags.
Also Nominated - Freshman: Ellie Croco, Saint Mary’s; Natalia Klimek, LMU
2020-21 UCU #WCCHOOPS Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
January 18: Lauren Gustin, BYU
January 11: Jenn Wirth, Gonzaga
January 4: Haylee Andrews, Portland
December 28: Abby Rathbun, San Francisco
December 21: Valerie Higgins, Pacific
December 14: Ioanna Krimili, San Francisco
December 7: Alex Fowler, Portland
November 30: Shaylee Gonzales, BYU
2020-21 UCU #WCCHOOPS Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week
January 18: Yvonne Ejim, Gonzaga
January 11: Ioanna Krimili, San Francisco
January 4: Ioanna Krimili, San Francisco
December 28: Ioanna Krimili, San Francisco
December 21: Finau Tonga, Saint Mary’s
December 14: Ioanna Krimili, San Francisco
December 7: Ioanna Krimili, San Francisco
November 30: Finau Tonga, Saint Mary’s