ATLANTA, Ga. (January 2, 2024) – The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) has announced its Women’s Basketball Players of the Week.
 
LynKaylah James (Berea) was named Player of the Week, while Mia Walker (Wesleyan) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – LynKaylah James, Berea
Forward  |  Sophomore  |  Bowling Green, Ky.
 
Berea Women's Basketball showcased their dominance in a win over Miami University-Hamilton, 69-51. Led by the impressive performances of LynKaylah James, she exhibited her talent on both ends of the court. James recorded an impressive stat line of 15 points and 18 rebounds, showcasing her dominance in the paint. Her ability to control the boards was crucial in securing extra possessions for the team. Over four games, the sophomore forward collected 37 total points and 49 total rebounds resulting in a 2-2 record in holiday tournament play.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK– Mia Walker, Wesleyan
Guard  |  Sophomore  |  Dacula, Ga.
 
In a hard-fought game against Talladega, Walker posted a 20-point performance shooting a perfect 4-for-4 at the free-throw line. She added four rebounds and one assist in 40 minutes of play.
 
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Laken Stiles (Piedmont); Mia Walker (Wesleyan)
WOMEN’S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Alexandria Willis (Piedmont)

 
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ABOUT THE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH
The CCS is an NCAA Division III athletic conference that began play during the 2022-23 academic year. The conference features nine member institutions (Agnes Scott College, Berea College, Belhaven University, Covenant College, Huntingdon College, LaGrange College, Maryville College, Piedmont University, and Wesleyan College) and sponsors championships across 14 sports. In addition to sharing the member institutions' geographic identity, the name 'Collegiate Conference of the South' is indicative of a shared commitment to academic excellence, which is commensurate with the NCAA Division III philosophy.
 
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