Drake's Katie Dinnebier continued her strong season with a team-high 26 points, seven assists, three steals and a rebound in a home bout against No. 20 Creighton, earning the first MVC Player of the Week honor of her career.

Missouri State transfer Lacy Stokes scored a season-high 21 points with four rebounds and three assists as the Lady Bears beat Wichita State, earning her second Newcomer of the Week honor.

Evansville freshman forward Maggie Hartwig recorded her third double-double of the season with 16 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Lindenwood, earning her second Freshman of the Week honor.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:  Katie Dinnebier, Drake
NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK:  Lacy Stokes, Missouri State
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK:  Maggie Hartwig, Evansville