UMC's Hughes Named NSIC North Division Player of the Week

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball player Alison Hughes (So., G, Janesville, Wis./Janesville Craig H.S.) was named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) North Division Player of the Week after scoring 22 points in a win over Bemidji State University last Thursday.

Hughes is the first women’s basketball player for the Golden Eagles to earn the honor during the 2016-17 season. She joins men’s basketball player Harrison Cleary as Minnesota Crookston athletes to earn the recognition this season.

Hughes had 22 points on 6-of-8 from the field against the Beavers. Her performance helped lead the Golden Eagles to an 80-68 win over Bemidji State, their first win of the 2016-17 campaign. Hughes was 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and a perfect 7-of-7 from the charity stripe on the night. She added six rebounds and three assists. Hughes is leading Minnesota Crookston with 16.9 points per game this season.

She joins Wayne State College’s Kacie O’Connor as NSIC Players of the Week as selected Tues., Dec. 20. O’Connor earned NSIC South Division Player of the Week.

The Golden Eagles will return to action Fri., Dec. 30 at Winona State University at 6 p.m.