The standout player of the week in women’s college basketball is Lauren Betts from UCLA.
During Week 12 of the season, this junior center made a significant impact, averaging 27.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and six blocks.
Her performance was instrumental in leading the top-ranked Bruins to victories over Baylor, Rutgers, and Maryland.
Notably, Betts set a school record by achieving nine blocks during the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic against the Bears.
She further excelled by scoring a career-high of 33 points, converting 14 out of her 15 shot attempts against the then-No. 8 ranked Maryland team on Sunday.
Over the course of this three-game road trip on the East Coast, she accumulated a remarkable total of 18 blocks, the highest recorded by a Bruins player in a similar timeframe.

In the runner-up position is Mikayla Blakes from Vanderbilt.
This dynamic guard scored 33 points in a road victory over then-No. 19 Alabama, setting a new program record for freshman points in away games.
Her scoring prowess has been evident, as she has tallied 20 or more points in seven consecutive games.
For the week, Blakes averaged 28.5 points across her two victories, shooting an impressive 52.9% overall from the field and 50% from three-point range.

Additionally, several players garnered honorable mentions, including Gianna Kneepkens from Utah, Ta’Niya Latson from Florida State, and Sarah Strong from UConn.

Looking ahead, Katelyn Young, a forward from Murray State, is also making waves on the court.
She had a remarkable average of 29 points and eight rebounds while successfully converting 22 of her 30 field goal attempts, leading the Racers to wins over Indiana State and Evansville.
Young has now entered the top 50 on the all-time NCAA Division I scoring list, having accumulated 2,660 points, marking her as the player with the most active scoring in Division I basketball for both men and women.

This exciting week of women’s college basketball sets the stage for continued competition as the season progresses.