IU Kokomo's Felder scores RSC Women's Basketball Player of the Week
NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- IU Kokomo guard Deja Felder had a huge week to score River States Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 15-21.
The 5-5 senior from Goshen, Ind., averaged 29.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.0 steals in two conference victories for the Cougars last week. The big game came with 37 points, five rebounds, seven assists and three steals in an 85-77 win over IU East. Felder followed that up with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists during a 79-41 victory over Ohio Christian.
For the week, Felder shot 43 percent from the field, including 50 percent from 3-point range (12 for 24). She was also strong at the foul line making 17 of 18 shots for 94 percent.
IU Kokomo is 14-6 overall, 6-3 RSC with six straight wins. The Cougars have their next game Thursday at No. 21 Rio Grande.