MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The SSAC announced the 2025-26 SSAC Women’s Basketball Players of the Week. Kennedy Collins of Thomas was named SSAC Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week and LaTarius Montgomery of Thomas was named SSAC Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week. The awards are for the week of Nov. 17-23.
Offensive: Kennedy Collins (Thomas – SR – F – Atlanta, Ga.)
- This is her third-career honor
- In a 2-0 week, Collins averaged 21.5 points and four rebounds per game, while shooting 49% from the field and 46% from 3-point range
- Collins tallied 24 points on 6-of-14 shooting from distance in a win over ABAC, scoring 16 of the 24 points in the fourth quarter
Defensive: LaTarius Montgomery (Thomas – SR – C – Eutwaw, Ala.)
- This is her second-career honor
- Montgomery averaged 17.0 rebounds per game on the week, including averaging 12.5 defensive boards
- The senior produced double-doubles in both games, including 10 points and 15 boards in a win over ABAC. She leads the NAIA in total rebounds (133) and defensive rebounds (102)
Previous Winners (Offensive, Defensive)
Week 1: Shakiria Chaney (ABAC), Shaneal Corpuz (William Carey)
Week 2: Ashley Dickey (UT Southern), Silkiari Vazquez-Troche (UT Southern)
Week 3: Silkiari Vazquez-Troche (UT Southern), Shaneal Corpuz (William Carey)
Week 4: Ramie Reid (UT Southern), LaTarius Montgomery (Thomas)