MAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Lauren Ross, Guard, Western Michigan
Lauren Ross turned in a strong performance last week, averaging 23.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3 APG, and 1.5 SPG in contests against Ohio and Buffalo. With a season-high of three-point field goals made (5) and three-point field goal attempts (10), the redshirt sophomore shot 8-of-13 from the floor, 5-of-10 from beyond the arch, and 6-of-9 from the charity stripe for a total 27 points. She added four assists and two rebounds to wrap up a 68-57 win against Ohio University. Against Buffalo, Ross recorded 20 points shooting 7-of-12 from the field, 3-of-7 from deep, and 3-of-4 from the line. She tallied two assists to notch the Bronco's fourth MAC win with a 68-56 victory. Ross ranks first in the MAC for field goals (121), points (371), and points per game (21.8). She stands second in the MAC for free throws (94), fourth for field goal attempts (260) and free throw percentage (83.9), and sixth for three-pointers per game (2.06).