MAC Pepsi Offensive Player of the Week
Kristin Koetsier, Western Michigan (Fr., C)
Grandville, Mich. (Grandville HS)
For the second times this year, Western Michigan's Kristin Koetsier is
this week's MAC Pepsi Offensive Player of the Week. Koetsier averaged
24.5 points and shot 62 percent from the floor (21-of-34) for the
Broncos, who picked up wins over Toledo and Ball State. The freshman
had 23 points against Toledo,which marked the first time in 12 years
that the Broncos swept the season series with the Rockets, and was also
the first time in as many years that WMU won in Savage Hall. She then
ended the week with 26 points and 13 boards versus Ball State, a win
that clinched a tie for the West Division title.
Other nominees:
Erica Glover, Akron -- Averaged 22 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists
in pair of Zips wins.
Kim Griech, Bowling Green -- Had 15 points in a win over Northern
Illinois and averaged 14 points for the week.
Tiffany Bell, Buffalo -- Averaged 21 points and 7.5 rebounds in two UB
losses.
Stephanie Smiley, Eastern Michigan -- Had 26 points and 14 caroms in a
win over Bowling Green.
Jamie Rubis, Kent -- Averaged 17 points and shot 71 percent from the
floor.
Amy Reed, Marshall -- Averaged 17.5 points and 9.5 rebounds, including a
career-high 20 points against Ball State.
Jenny Martin, Miami -- Had 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting in a loss to
Ohio.
Charbea Haller, Northern Illinois -- Averaged 22 points in two games,
including career-high 27 versus Kent.
Jacquie Negrelli, Ohio -- Had a career-high 32 points against Miami and
averaged 21.5 points for the week.
Courtney Risinger, Toledo -- Averaged 16 points and 3.0 assists in two
games last week.
MAC Offensive Player of the Week
Nov. 22 -- Christy Jones, Ball State
Nov. 29 -- Shala Crook, Ball State
Dec. 6 -- Heather Cusick, Miami
Dec. 13 -- Tiffany Bell, Buffalo
Dec. 20 -- Kristin Koetsier, Western Michigan
Dec. 28 -- Dawn Zerman, Kent
Michelle Shaughnessy, Ball State
Jan. 4 -- Cheryl Bowles, Akron
Jan. 10 -- Tara Perrier, Buffalo
Jan. 18 -- Heather Cusick, Miami
Jan. 24 -- Dawn Zerman, Kent
Jan. 31 -- Stephanie Smiley, Eastern Michigan
Feb. 7 -- Jenny Martin, Miami
Feb. 14 -- Kristin Koetsier, Western Michigan
MAC Pepsi Defensive Player of the Week
Kristin Koetsier, Western Michigan (Fr., C)
Grandville, Mich. (Grandville HS)
For the third time in her short career, Western Michigan's Kristin
Koetsier is the MAC's Pepsi Defensive Player of the Week. Koetsier
averaged 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.5 steals per game, in addition
to averaging 24.5 points in two WMU victories. Koetsier had eight
rebounds and two steals in the Broncos' win at Toledo, then had 13
boards and six blocked shots in a victory over Ball State.
Other nominees:
Francine Miller, Bowling Green -- Averaged 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals
per game as BG went 1-1.
Stephanie Smiley, Eastern Michigan -- Pulled down 14 rebounds, 13 of
them on the defensive end, in a win over Bowling Green.
Carrie Nance, Kent -- Averaged 4.0 steals and 3.0 rebounds per contest
in two Kent wins.
Amy Reed, Marshall -- Averaged 9.5 rebounds and 1.0 block per game.
Lindsay Winkler, Miami -- Grabbed 10 rebounds and had a steal in a loss
to Ohio.
Michelle Johnson, Northern Illinois -- Had 16 rebounds in a loss to
Bowling Green and averaged 11.5 boards per contest.
Lisa Hindenlang, Ohio -- Averaged 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals for the
Bobcats, who went 2-0 last week.
Jennifer Markwood, Toledo -- Averaged 11.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.5
blocks as UT split two games.
MAC Defensive Player of the Week
Nov. 22 -- Tamara Bowie, Ball State
Nov. 29 -- Christy Jones, Ball State
Dec. 6 -- Kristin Koetsier, Western Michigan
Dec. 13 -- Cheryl Bowles, Akron
Dec. 20 -- Jennifer Markwood, Toledo
Dec. 28 -- AuBree Hamilton, Miami
Jan. 4 -- Dawn Zerman, Kent
Jan . 10 -- Vershaun Jones, Central Michigan
Jan. 18 -- Kristin Koetsier, Western Michigan
Jan. 24 -- Christy Jones, Ball State
Jan. 31 -- Michelle Johnson, Northern Illinois
Feb. 7 -- AuBree Hamilton, Miami
Feb. 14 -- Kristin Koetsier, Western Michigan