DALLAS, Texas - Junior Shawndrika Courtney was named the RRAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the dates of Dec. 26-Jan. 1.

     Courtney, a forward from Euless, Texas, posted a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds in a 71-63 defeat of Avila College (Mo.). She averaged 18 points and nine rebounds as the Lady Rams split a pair of games and advanced to 7-6 on the season with a conference mark of 4-1. Courtney made 12-of-16 shots from the field on the week and connected on 12-of-13 free throw attempts. She also recorded four steals and a pair of blocked shots.

     The Lady Rams will be back in action Saturday when they travel to take on conference-rival Paul Quinn. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. in Dallas.