Sacramento State’s Nicholas named #BigSkyWBB Ready Nutrition Player of the Week
FARMINGTON, Utah (January 21, 2020) -- Sacramento State senior forward Kennedy Nicholas has been named the #BigSkyWBB Ready Nutrition Player of the Week for her performance in two games this past week.
Nicholas had a terrific week for the Hornets and averaged a double-double against Northern Colorado and Southern Utah.
The senior forward shot 56.3 percent from the floor on 18-of-32 shooting and averaged 21.5 points and 14.0 rebounds per game. She also collected five steals (2.5 spg) and eight total blocks (4.0 bpg).
On Thursday, Nicholas scored 19 points while pulling in a game-high 11 rebounds. She was 8-for-15 from the floor and added three steals and two blocks to her line.
Saturday was even bigger for the senior as she scored a game-high 24 points while shooting 10-of-17 and led all players with 17 rebounds with seven of them coming on the offensive boards. Nicholas picked up a season-best six blocks while also adding an assist and two steals in Sacramento State's come-from-behind win over Southern Utah.
For the season, Nicholas is averaging 9.4 rebounds per game, the most in the Big Sky.
This is the second time this season Nicholas has won player of the week honors this season.
Others Nominated: Jacey Bailey, Northern Arizona; Darian White, Montana State; Ali Meyer, Northern Colorado; Kayla Watkins, Weber State; Callie Bourne, Idaho State; Jordan Stotler, Portland State; Kennedy Dickie; Lizzy Klinker, Idaho