February 26, 2024

HOWARD EARNS CACC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

CACC Women's Basketball Weekly Honorees (2-26-24)

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Cayla Howard (Dominican) - In a 1-1 week for Dominican, Howard averaged 26 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. First against Bloomfield she had 27 points and five rebounds. Then in a win over Caldwell she had a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Bridie McCann (Chestnut Hill) - In a 1-1 week for the Griffins, McCann averaged 19.5 PPG. Against Goldey-Beacom she scored 20 points, then scored 19 in a win over Holy Family to secure the second seed in the south.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Taina Pagan (Post) - In a major win over North DIvision rival Felician, Pagan had a steal and four blocks. Post would win by eight points.

HONOR ROLL

Amyah Bray (Caldwell) - Averaged 25 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for Caldwell

Taylor Hinkle (Holy Family) - Had a 28 point, 12 rebound double-double in one game

Shakira Hester (Bridgeport) - Had a 10 point, 10 rebound double-double along with four assists & steals each in one game

Janiya Stevens (Goldey-Beacom) - Had an 18 point, 10 rebound double-double in Goldey-Beacom's win over Chestnut Hill

Avery White (Chestnut Hill) - Averaged 19.5 points in a 1-1 week for the Griffins

Ane Valle (Felician) - Averaged 15.5 PPG in a 1-1 week for Felician

Tiara Mahorn (Bloomfield) - Scored 23 points and had five rebounds in win over Dominican

Sam Yencha (Jefferson) - In a 2-0 week for Jefferson, Yencha averaged a double-double of 17 points and 14.5 rebounds per game

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement. Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world. Dominican also sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level. To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.