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Courtesy of Kylon Lewis Strategic Communications Intern Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player and Defensive Player of the Week, while North Carolina Central’s Shakiria Foster earned Rookie of the Week honors.
Johnson (G, 5-5, Gr., Philadelphia, Pa.) led the Spartans to a 2-0 record, averaging 22.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 5.5 steals. In the victory over North Carolina Central, she recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists and six steals. Johnson followed with 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five steals in the win over Howard, securing the No. 1 seed and the regular season championship for Norfolk State.
Foster (G, 5-8, Fr., Barnesville, Ga.) averaged 7.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists during a 1-1 week for the Eagles. Against Norfolk State, she tallied 11 points, six rebounds and two assists. In the 68-63 win over South Carolina State, Foster finished with four points, six rebounds and three assists.
Other Top Performers
- Laila Lawrence (CSU) averaged 18.0 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 3.0 steals in a 1-1 week for Coppin State.
- Ericka Huggins (DSU) totaled 10 rebounds, three blocks and six steals for Delaware State.
- Kiarra McElrath (DSU) posted 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in a 0-2 week for the Hornets.
- Destiny Howell (HU) averaged 18.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals in a 1-1 week for the Bison.
- Nile Miller (HU) tallied 12 points, 19 rebounds, four blocks and two steals for Howard.
- Naya Ojukwu (MSU) averaged 14.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, and 2.0 steals per game in a 2-0 week for the Bears.
- Morgan Callahan (NCCU) averaged 11.0 points, 14 .0 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks while recording a career-high 18 rebounds and 22 points in the win over South Carolina State.
