Jan. 31, 2012
Player of the Week
Porschè Poole, Michigan State
5-8, Sr., G, Canton, Ohio/McKinley
• Poured in 60 points in two games for Michigan State last week, the most in a two-game span in program history
• Recorded a career-high 28 points against Illinois on Thursday, adding three assists and three steals in 43 minutes of play
• Set a new career-best with 32 points on 66.7 percent shooting in a victory against nationally ranked Penn State, adding six rebounds, six assists and three steals
• Averaged 30.0 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals on the week to claim her first Big Ten Player of the Week award
• Last Michigan State Player of the Week: Kalisha Keane (Feb. 21, 2011)
Freshman of the Week
Rachel Banham, Minnesota
5-9, G, Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville North
• Averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.5 assists while shooting 85.7 percent from 3-point range for the Gophers last week
• Scored 19 points, while shooting 3-for-3 from long range, with four rebounds and four steals against Wisconsin on Thursday
• Posted a team-high 20 points, and converted on 75 percent (3-for-4) of her shots from the 3-point line, leading Minnesota to a victory over No. 9 Ohio State on Sunday
• Picks up her fifth Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor
• Last Minnesota Freshman of the Week: Rachel Banham (Jan. 16, 2012)
