Laney Named B1G Co-Player of the Week
Jan 12 | Women's Basketball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Senior forward Betnijah Laney (Clayton, Del.) was named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Week after averaging 19.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.5 steals per game in wins over Michigan and Penn State, it was announced on Monday. Laney shot 55.6 percent from the field (15-of-27) and 88.9 percent from the line (8-of-9).
In the 81-68 victory over Michigan, snapping a three-game home losing streak, Laney captured her 11th double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds. She also tied career-highs with seven assists and five steals. She shot 8-of-12 from the field and went 4-of-5 from the line in her sixth 20+ point effort of the year.
On the road at Penn State in a 71-51 win, Laney just missed out on another double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds. She was a perfect 4-of-4 from the line and added in three assists and two steals.
On the season, Laney is pouring in 16.1 points per game and hauling in 12.1 rebounds per contest. She is tied for third nationally in double-doubles and is fifth in the country in rebounding.
The award marks Laney's fifth weekly award from the Big Ten this season and her second Big Ten Player of the Week honor.
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