MEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Smith earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Luke Smith was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 steals in two victories for the Bruins.
The Knoxville, Tenn., native made seven 3-pointers and 8-of-15 from the field for 23 points against Tennessee State, adding four boards and three steals. The junior hit five more triples and posted 19 points, three rebounds, four assists and five steals at Lipscomb.
Smith shot 12-of-21 from 3-point range in the two outings and currently ranks second nationally in 3-point field goals and fourth in steals. He leads the OVC in scoring (20.0) among players who have played multiple games.
2020-21 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
December 9 – Tavon King, Cumberland University
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Hayes garners TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Anastasia Hayes was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, registering 27.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists in two contests for the Blue Raiders.
The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native netted 27 points with six boards and six assists versus Tulane, connecting on 8-of-20 shots overall and 10-for-13 at the foul line. The junior followed that with 28 points, a career-best 14 rebounds and eight helpers at TCU, hitting 10-of-22 field goals and 7-for-9 at the charity stripe.
Hayes is averaging 26.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists thru three games this season.
2020-21 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
December 9 – Allissa Mulaski, Bryan College