MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The SSAC announced the 2025-26 SSAC Women’s Basketball Players of the Week. Lamaria Jones of Mobile was named SSAC Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week and Deniya Thornton of Loyola was named SSAC Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week. The awards are for the week of Nov. 24-30.
Offensive: Lamaria Jones (Mobile – JR – F – Huntsville, Ala.)
- This is her first-career honor
- In a 1-1 week, Jones averaged 21 points and 6.5 rebounds, while shooting 50% from the field and 80% from the charity stripe
- She tallied 26 points and eight boards in a 65-64 win v. Florida Memorial
Defensive: Deniya Thornton (Loyola – JR – G – New Roads, La.)
- This is her fifth-career honor and third defensive honor
- Thornton picked up five steals and eight rebounds in a 70-61 win over Dillard
- She added 18 points and shot 54% on the offensive end
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)
Week 5: Kennedy Collins (Thomas), LaTarius Montgomery (Thomas)