Drake's Grace Berg averaged 19.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, while shooting 51.0% from the field as the Bulldogs beat St. Thomas, Saint Louis and Iowa State to open the season, earning the first MVC Player of the Week honor of her career.

Bradley transfer Kaylen Nelson averaged 22.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 48.0% from the floor as the Braves fell to Kansas City and beat Central Michigan, earning her first Newcomer of the Week honor.

Belmont freshman guard Jailyn Banks averaged 16.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in a loss at Missouri and a win over Georgia, earning her first Freshman of the Week honor.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:  Grace Berg, Drake
NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK:  Kaylen Nelson, Bradley
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK:  Jailyn Banks, Belmont