Fuquay-Varina, NC - Saint Augustine's women's basketball player Lauren Banks has been named HBCU National Player of the Week.
Banks, a sophomore from Clinton, Md., averaged 26.0 points, 3.5 rebounds while shooting 50 percent (18-of-36) from the field and three-point range (11-of-22) in helping the Falcons go 2-0 this week. In the victory over Winston-Salem State (2/4), she scored a career-high 33 points, grabbed four rebounds and made 11-of-21 field goals and 6-of-11 three-pointers.
Banks will be highlighted on the nationally syndicated sports talk show BOXTOROW w/ Donal Ware which airs on radio stations across the country including on Hot 97.9-FM Sundays at 9 a.m. in Raleigh and on Buzz Sports Radio on 620-AM/99.9 HD2 in Durham and throughout the Triangle. A list of radio stations that carry the program can be found here www.boxtorow.com/affiliate-stations
Head Coach Ebony Tanner's Comments on Lauren's Accomplishment
"Lauren has shown continued growth this season on and off the court. She has battled through adversity and continues to improve upon her craft. We are extremely proud of her and look forward to Lauren and her teammates finishing out the regular season strong in preparation for the CIAA tournament."
BOXTOROW also airs on Satellite Radio on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM, Fridays 6p ET/5p CT/3p PT.
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