Freshman of the Week
Gabby White #3 – Freshman (Virginia)
5’10” | Chapel Hill, NC
Gabby White delivered a statement performance on the road, helping Virginia outlast Wake Forest in a thrilling 109–103 overtime victory on Thursday. The freshman stuffed the stat sheet with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, showcasing poise well beyond her years in a high-pressure environment.
White was efficient offensively, shooting 9-of-16 from the field, while also impacting the game defensively with two steals and committing just one turnover in 38 minutes. Her ability to score, rebound, and facilitate simultaneously made her one of the most complete performers of the week and earned her Freshman of the Week honors.
6th (Bench) Player of the Week
Allie Ziebel #11 – Sophomore (Connecticut)
6’0” | Neenah, WI
Allie Ziebel put on a shooting clinic off the bench in Connecticut’s dominant 97–39 win over Xavier on Wednesday. The sophomore erupted for 34 points in just 29 minutes, drilling 10 three-pointers on 14 attempts and finishing 11-of-15 from the field.
Ziebel’s scoring burst came with near-flawless efficiency, as she added three assists, two steals, and just one turnover. Her ability to completely change the game’s complexion without starting made her the clear choice for 6th Player of the Week.
Defensive Player of the Week
Kate Koval #13 – Sophomore (LSU)
6’5” | Kyiv, Ukraine
Kate Koval anchored LSU’s defense during a dominant two-game stretch, controlling the paint and disrupting everything around the rim. Across wins over Arkansas and Alabama, the sophomore totaled 8 blocks, 5 steals, and 17 defensive rebounds, imposing her presence on both ends of the floor.
Koval recorded five blocks against Arkansas and followed it up with three more versus Alabama, consistently erasing scoring opportunities and fueling LSU’s transition game. Her rim protection, rebounding, and defensive instincts were unmatched this week.
Offensive Player of the Week
Jaloni Cambridge #22 – Sophomore (Ohio State)
5’7” | Nashville, TN
Jaloni Cambridge was simply unstoppable, pouring in 59 points over two wins while leading Ohio State’s offensive attack. The sophomore scored 29 points against Wisconsin before exploding for 30 points versus Nebraska, averaging 29.5 points per game on the week.
Cambridge shot an outstanding 21-of-35 from the field, 4-of-6 from three, and 13-of-18 at the free-throw line, while also adding 9 rebounds and 8 assists in just 53 total minutes. Her efficiency, volume scoring, and control of the game earned her Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Player of the Week
Nikola Priede #25 – Senior (Vermont)
6’2” | Riga, Latvia
Nikola Priede turned in a dominant all-around week, leading Vermont to back-to-back road wins with consistency and efficiency. The senior averaged 23.5 points and 11 rebounds per game, finishing the week with 47 points, 22 rebounds, and 7 assists across two contests.
Priede opened the week with a double-double at UMBC and followed it with a clutch 26-point, 10-rebound performance at NJIT. She shot 23-of-36 from the field, logged 73 minutes, and committed just two turnovers, proving why she remains one of the most reliable and impactful players in the country.
