SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Western Illinois junior Evan Zars claimed her first career Summit League Women's Basketball Player of the Week honor after posting back-to-back double-doubles this weekend to help the Leathernecks split their series with Kansas City.
 
Zars averaged 17.5 ppg and 11.5 rpg during the weekend. In the series opener, she notched a team-leading 18 points and 12 rebounds to go along with a block and a steal. During game two, Zars put together a 17-point, 11-rebound performance to help guide the Leathernecks to an 82-76 win over Kansas City.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Evan Zars, Western Illinois
Jr. | F | Shawnee, Kan.

• Received her first career player of the week honor
• Averaged 17.5 ppg and 11.5 rpg to help Western Illinois to a series split
• Notched her fourth and fifth double-double of the season back-to-back

Also nominated: Emily Counsel (Denver), Heaven Hamling (North Dakota State), Myah Selland (South Dakota State), Keni Jo Lippe (Oral Roberts), Olivia Lane (North Dakota), Elena Pilakouta (Omaha)
 
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