BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Sophomore Bethaney Turner has been named the Gulf South Conference West Division Player of the Week after solid performances in both of the Blossom’s victories over the past week.
 
Turner (Mountain View, Ark.) started her player of the week campaign with nine points and four assists in the team’s 82-51 win over Henderson State. Two days later, she turned in her career high of 25 points in a 94-89 overtime win over Harding.
 
In the win over Harding, she scored 15 of her points in the first half.
 
“When I signed Bethaney, this is what I expected,” said UAM head coach Chris Ratcliff. “It took her a little longer to get acclimated to the system, but she came through when we needed her to. She had two very good games and stepped up big against Harding and had a career night. I am very excited for her to get this award and I hope she continues to play great.”

In both games combined, she connected on 11-of-17 field goal attempts, 6-of-8 three-pointers and a perfect 6-of-6 from the charity stripe. She also tallied a total of 11 assists.
 
Turner is the second UAM player to earn player of the week honors this season. Junior Nicole Lowe won the award on November 25, 2008.