Burns named RSC Women's Basketball Player of the Week for Point Park (Pa.)
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Point Park (Pa.) University senior Michelle Burns earned River States Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for a big performance from Dec. 20-26.
Burns, a 5-4 guard from Greensburg, Pa., scored 27 points in a conference victory at Ohio Christian, 63-49. Burns made six 3-pointers on the night and was 10 for 20 from the field.
She was a key part of Point Park's early lead of 25-6 as she shot 4 for 5 from outside the arc in the first quarter. Burns also picked up seven rebounds from the point guard spot.
The Pioneers are 8-5, 2-3 RSC and will return to play on Jan. 6 at Brescia (Ky.).