Norfolk State’s Kierra Wheeler named defensive player of the week

Courtesy Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State junior Kierra Wheeler has been named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Wednesday night. The recognition comes after a pair of outstanding showings in victories over App State and Hampton. The performances helped Norfolk State earn its first 5-0 start since the 1995-96 season. Wheeler posted a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double against App State, tallying a career-best four steals in the process. She followed that showing up with 15 points and nine rebounds at Hampton, adding a block…

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MEAC announces women’s basketballers of the week

Title image courtesy of NSU Sports Information 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…

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