GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following Week 13 of the women's basketball season. Michigan Tech sophomore forward Sara Dax was named GLIAC North Division Player of the Week, while Northwood senior guard Ellie Taylor received GLIAC South Division Player of the Week honors.
NORTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Sara Dax, Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech sophomore forward Sara Dax (Kewaunee, Wis.) was named GLIAC North Division Player of the Week, announced by the conference office Monday afternoon. Dax totaled 48 points over three conference road games last week, including a season-high 23 points to lead the Huskies over Ferris State on Thursday night. Dax also recorded 16 rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal and shot an efficient 71.4 percent (20-28) from the field. Tuesday night, Dax scored 18 points and went 7-for-7 from the free throw line. Thursday, she posted 23 points with a pair of three and 10-for-14 shooting. Saturday, the Huskies defeated Lake Superior State and Dax scored seven points. Dax ranks third on the team in points (10.9 ppg) and first in rebounds (5.6 rpg).
SOUTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ellie Taylor, Northwood
HONORABLE MENTION
NORTH: Alyssa Nelson (Parkside), Kadyn Blanchard (FSU), Dash Shaw (PNW)
SOUTH: Sam Cherney (WSU), Kaitlyn Zarycki (SVSU), Ellie Droste (GVSU)