MEN’S BASKETBALL: Sewanee’s Kahl earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union of the South’s Colin Kahl was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 27.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in a pair of wins for the Tigers.
The Roswell, Ga., native recorded 28 points, eight boards and five blocks in the regular season finale against Centre College, making 10-of-11 field goals overall with three 3-pointers and 5-for-7 at the foul line.
The senior forward followed that with 26 points, nine rebounds and two blocks against Oglethorpe in the first round of the conference tournament, netting 14 consecutive points in the second half, including a 3-pointer to give Sewanee the lead for good at the 13-minute mark. He connected on 10-of-13 from the field and 5-for-7 at the charity stripe while handing out three assists.
Kahl averages 16.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists through 26 games this season.
2022-23 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Bryant Thomas, Carson-Newman
November 22 – Boe Njuidjol, Union University
November 29 – Ben Sheppard, Belmont
December 6 – Ren Dyer, Carson-Newman
December 14 – Inady Legiste, Tusculum University
December 20 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 3 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 10 – Elon Smallwood, Trevecca University
January 17 – Michael Mays, King University
January 24 – Michael Mays, King University
January 31 – Boe Nguidjol, Union University
February 7 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
February 14 – DeAndre Williams, Memphis
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Vanderbilt’s Washington earns TSWA Player of the Week accolade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt’s Sacha Washington was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 20.5 points and 13.0 rebounds in two victories for the Commodores.
The Lawrenceville, Ga., native scored a career-best 26 points while leading all players with 11 rebounds at Alabama, connecting on 11-of-15 shots overall and 4-for-6 at the foul line. The sophomore forward registered 15 points and a season-high 15 boards along with two assists and two blocks versus Kentucky, hitting 6-of-14 field goals and 4-for-6 free throws.
Washington averages 10.9 points and 7.4 rebounds in 28 games this season.
2022-23 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Ciaja Harbison, Vanderbilt
November 22 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
November 29 – Raven Thompson, Chattanooga
December 6 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 14 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 20 – Mya Belton, Tusculum University
January 3 – Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
January 10 – Jordan Horston, Tennessee
January 17 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
January 24 – Madison Bartley, Belmont
January 31 – Ciaja Harbison, Vanderbilt
February 7 – Madison Bartley, Belmont
February 14 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman