SAN MATEO, Calif. – BYU senior Shaylee Gonzales led BYU to a 3-0 week to claim WCC Player of the Week and Elizabeth Elliott of Pacific claimed WCC Freshman of the Week honors.
#WCCSPORTS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – SHAYLEE GONZALES, SO., G – BYU
Shaylee Gonzales averaged 22.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.0 steals to lead BYU to a 3-0 week. The Cougars defeated Utah State before claiming a pair of victories over No. 17 Florida State and No. 22 West Virginia in the St. Pete Showcase.. Gonzales had 24 points against Florida State and 20 against West Virginia. In the win over the Mountaineers, Gonzales hit a pair of free throws with 3.1 seconds remaining to secure the win. She was named the Showcase MVP.
Also Nominated: Kaylynne Truong, Gonzaga?; Malia Bambrick, Pepperdine; Jordan Cruz, Pacific; Step Gorman, San Diego; Ariel Johnson, LMU; Lindsey VanAllen, Santa Clara; Taycee Wedin, Saint Mary's
#WCCSPORTS FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK – ELIZABETH ELLIOTT, FR., C – PACIFIC
Elizabeth Elliott averaged 11.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game to earn WCC Freshman of the Week. She also made her first start when Pacific played at Rice on Nov. 24. Led the team with six made free throws in two games. Elliott has scored in double figures in every game this season.
Also Nominated: Se'Quoia Allmond, Loyola Marymount; Emma Calvert, BYU; Kylie Horstmeyer, San Diego; Makena Mastora, Saint Mary's
2021-22 #WCCSPORTS Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
November 15: Lucy Cochrane, Portland
November 22: Paisley Harding, BYU
November 29: Shaylee Gonzales, BYU
2021-22 #WCCSPORTS Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week
November 15: Ally Stedman, Pepperdine
November 22: Anaya James, Pacific
November 29: Elizabeth Elliott, Pacific