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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 27, 2022 – Sophomore forward Kierra Wheeler of Norfolk State has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the league announced today. Sophomore guard Niya Fields of Norfolk State was announced as the Defensive Player of the Week.
Kierra Wheeler (6-1, So., F, Minneapolis, Minn.)
Kiera Wheeler averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per contest in wins over William & Mary and UNCW last week. She scored 15 points and pulled down eight rebounds against the Seahawks, shooting 5-of-8 from the floor.
Niya Fields (5-8, So., G, Peekskill, N.Y.)
Niya Fields finished the week with 10 steals and five rebounds in the Spartans’ two games. She recorded a career-high seven steals against William & Mary and had three steals and three rebounds against UNCW, helping NSU win the rebound battle 42-38.
