UNI's Grace Boffeli scored 24 points with eight rebounds and four assists, while shooting 64.7% from the field as the Panthers fell on the road to Ball State, earning the third MVC Player of the Week honor of her career.

UIC transfer Makiyah Williams averaged 25.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 65.5% from the floor as the Flames beat SEMO and IUPUI, earning her first Newcomer of the Week honor.

Belmont freshman guard Jailyn Banks averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in a win over Wichita State and a one-point loss to Mississippi State, earning her second-straight Freshman of the Week honor.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:  Grace Boffeli, UNI
NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK:  Makiyah Williams, UIC
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK:  Jailyn Banks, Belmont