Northern Colorado Athletics

Women's Basketball By: Autumn Froitland

Gabi Fields Named #BigSkyWBB Player of the Week

Northern Colorado looks to continue its three game hot streak as they play Omaha and Kansas State this week

FARMINGTON, Utah (Dec. 6, 2022) - After a successful week for Northern Colorado's Gabi Fields, the freshman guard was selected as the Big Sky Women's Basketball Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday. 

Player of the Week - Gabi Fields (Northern Colorado)
Fields was a star player for Northern Colorado this past week as she helped the Bears secure wins against Colorado State and South Dakota. Against the Rams, Fields scored a season high of 36 points which is the fifth highest scoring output in school history. The freshman recorded a total of 46 points this week, averaging 23 points per game. The guard also accounted for 16 field goals, eight three-pointers and four assists. Fields is shooting 44.8% from distance this season (13-of-29) and is second on the team with 21 assists. 

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Others Nominated:
Regan Schenck (Northern Arizona), Jada Lewis (Portland State), Jaydia Martin (Eastern Washington), Darian White (Montana State), Carmen Gfeller (Montana), Isnelle Natabou (Sacramento State), Beyonce Bea (Idaho)

Past Big Sky Women's Basketball Players of the Week:
11/15: Co: Jaydia Martin (Eastern Washington) and Darian White (Montana State)
11/22: Kahlaijah Dean (Sacramento State) 
11/29: Co: Beyonce Bea (Idaho) and Isnelle Natabou (Sacramento State)
12/6: Gabi Fields (Northern Colorado)