Women's Basketball Player of the Week (January 7, 2013)
Laura Carroll, Asbury University -- Women's Basketball Player of the Week
5-5 Senior – Paintsville, KY
Asbury University senior Laura Carroll was named the KIAC women's basketball player of the week by KIAC officials on Monday, January 7th. This is her second player of the week award of the season.
Carroll averaged 25 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6 assists as Asbury finished the week with a 2-0 record. The senior guard shot 56.7 percent (17-of-30) from the field and 94.1 percent (16-of-17) from the free throw line. She started the week with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in an 87-79 win against Carlow University. She also became the school's all-time leading scorer in the contest and currently has 1,443 points for her career. She finished the week with 28 points and 6 assists in an 83-75 win against Point Park University. Carroll currently ranks 1st in NAIA Division II free throw percentage (95%).
Asbury University is currently 13-6 overall and 3-2 in conference play. They will return to action on January 15th when they host Berea College.