ATLANTA, Ga. (February 10, 2025) – The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) has announced its Women’s Basketball Players of the Week.

Haleigh Releford (Asbury) was named Player of the Week, while teammate, Emily Sizemore (Asbury) earned Rookie of the Week, released by the league office on Monday.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK –  Haleigh Releford, Asbury
Guard  |  Senior  |  Stanford, Ky.
 
Senior guard Haleigh Releford led Asbury to a perfect 4-0 week, helping the Eagles improve to 11-1 in conference play while extending their winning streak to 11 games, tying a program record. Releford averaged 12.0 points per game, including standout performances of 17 points in a win over Huntingdon and 20 points in a win over LaGrange this past weekend. She also contributed across the board with 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 steals, and 1.0 assist per game.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK– Emily Sizemore, Asbury
Guard  |  Sophomore  |  London, Ky.
 
Emily Sizemore continued to shine in her debut campaign, averaging 15.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game across four victories for Asbury. Her consistent play helped the Eagles maintain their stronghold atop the conference standings with an 11-1 record. Sizemore’s all-around contributions were crucial as Asbury extended its winning streak to 11 games, tying the program record for consecutive wins.
 

OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Savannah Hailey (Belhaven); Makayla Ford (Huntingdon); Laila Battle (LaGrange); Ella Tharpe (Maryville); Andelin Hill (Piedmont)
WOMEN’S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Anissa Brailsford (Agnes Scott); Kenzie England (LaGrange); Reagan Brown (Maryville)

 

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ABOUT THE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH (CCS)
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, Asbury University, 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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