Jan. 9, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jackie Murphy of Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.) has been selected as the NAIA Women's Basketball Division II Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008.

Murphy, a senior forward for Warsaw, N.Y., averaged 25.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in two wins for the Raiders last week.  She shot 60 percent from the floor while recording a game-high 20 points against Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) and a career-high 31 points against No. 8 Ohio Dominican.

Other Player of the Week Nominees:
Cassie Leraas, Mayville State (N.D.); Christie Carrico, Madonna (Mich.); Ashley Jade Howard, Berea (Ky.); Kara Otterbine, Northwood (Fla.); Janessa Demuth, College of the Ozarks (Mo.); Robin Swain, Cascade (Ore.); Angelina Fiorenezi, McPherson (Kan.); Alison Heesch, Taylor (Ind.); Nakia Watson, Cal Maritime; Rachel Mitchell, Iowa Wesleyan; Debbie Remmerde, Northwestern (Iowa); Allie Heinen, Baker (Kan.); Katrina Pradziad, Calumet St. Joseph (Ind.); Chazaree Wright, Montreat (N.C.).

2007-08 Composite Award Winners:
January 9: Jackie Murphy, Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.)

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