Bianca Richburg Named USA South Player of the Week

The Hillsborough, North Carolina senior forward led The Pride to a 2-1 record last week versus USA South competition by averaging a double-double of 30.0 points and 10.7 rebounds per contest. She also averaged 1.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals per game. In a 72-67 win at Meredith, Richburg totaled 31 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal. In a 59-45 victory over Piedmont, Richburg notched a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds. She also added four blocks and three steals in the win. Finally, in a 94-73 loss to LaGrange, Richburg recorded the second-highest single-game point total in school history with 41 points. She also added nine rebounds, one assist and one block in the defeat.

Also Nominated: Camry Green, Christopher Newport; Christina Schrader, Methodist; Heather Miller, LaGrange; Katy Kipps, Ferrum; Kiera Payne, Maryville; Mette Scheiman, Averett; Shanice Goree, N.C. Wesleyan.