Darnell's triple-double nets RSC Women's Basketball Player of the Week for #18 Rio Grande
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- University of Rio Grande (Ohio) freshman Kaylee Darnell registered a triple-double to earn River States Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week Jan. 3-9.
A guard from Wheelersburg, Ohio, Darnell put together 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 100-96 shootout over IU Southeast. She played all 40 minutes of the victory, which improved the NAIA No. 18-ranked RedStorm to 17-1 overall, 6-0 RSC.
Darnell was 9 for 14 from the field for 64 percent, which included 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. She also made 4 for 5 from the foul line to help secure the win. Darnell also contributed on the defensive end with two steals and two blocks.
Rio Grande has a big matchup with Midway (Ky.) on Tuesday, Jan. 11, which is a meeting of RSC East and West Division leaders. Midway (14-4, 7-0 RSC) is also unbeaten in conference.