Women's Basketball Player of the Week (January 19, 2015)

1/20/2015 12:00:00 AM

Heather Wheat, Indiana University Southeast -- Women's Basketball Player of the Week

5-6 Senior – Louisville, KY

Indiana University Southeast senior Heather Wheat was named the KIAC women's basketball player of the week by KIAC officials on Monday, January 19^th. This is her fourth player of the week award of the season.

Indiana University Southeast finished the week 2-0, earning conference wins at Cincinnati Christian University and at home against Alice Lloyd College. For the week, Wheat averaged 23 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6 assists. She shot 56.5 percent (13-of-23) from the field and 83.3 percent (20-of-24) from the free throw line. The senior guard recorded 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists a 75-68 win on the road against Cincinnati Christian. She finished the week with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks and 4 steals in a 83-68 win against Alice Lloyd. Wheat ranks 17^th in NAIA Division II points per game (18.94) and 10^th in assists per game (5.15).

The Grenadiers are currently 13-6 overall and 4-1 in conference play. They will return to action on January 22^nd when they host Indiana University Kokomo.