NAU’s Bailey Named #BigSkyWBB Ready Nutrition Player of the Week
FARMINGTON, Utah (January 28, 2020) – Northern Arizona junior Jacey Bailey has been named the #BigSkyWBB Ready Nutrition Player of the Week for her performance in two games this past week.
Bailey averaged 20.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game in a pair of double-double performances for NAU against Portland State and Sacramento State. She shot 46.2 percent from the field, made five three-pointers and also recorded three assists and three steals.
Bailey tallied her first double-double of the season on Saturday at Portland State with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
She turned around and then set a new season-high with 25 points in the Lumberjacks' win at Sacramento State on Monday. She sealed up her second consecutive double-double with a career-high 13 boards. Bailey scored 15 of her 25 points in the third quarter, helping NAU turn a six-point halftime lead into a third quarter lead of as much as 19 points.
This season Bailey is averaging 13.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game and is ranked in the top-10 in the conference in both categories.
Bailey becomes the third player from NAU to receive weekly honors this season.
Others Nominated: Jamie Pickens, Montana; Daryn Hickok, Weber State; Harley Hansen, Southern Utah; Kennedy Nicholas, Sacramento State; Desirae Hansen, Portland State; Ellie Smith, Idaho State; Alisha Davis, Northern Colorado; Gina Marxen, Idaho