Women's Basketball Player of the Week (January 27, 2014)

1/27/2014 12:00:00 AM

Kayla Kiriau, Point Park University -- Women's Basketball Player of the Week

5-9 Junior – Wellington, New Zealand

Point Park University junior Kayla Kiriau was named the KIAC women's basketball player of the week by KIAC officials on Monday, January 27^th. This is her second player of the week award of the season.

Point Park University finished the week 3-0 after defeating Carlow University 74-45, Penn State-Beaver 97-76 and Asbury University 79-78. Kiriau finished the week averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. In Point Park's victory against Asbury, the junior guard hit the game winning free throw and scored 9 points in the final four minutes. She finished the game with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. She also shot 80 percent from the field (8-of-10) in the game including 3-of-4 behind the 3-point line. She is averaging 10.09 points per game this season.

The Pioneers are currently 20-2 overall and 7-2 in conference play. They will return to action on January 31^st when they travel to Cincinnati Christian University.