Savage Named SCAC Player of the Week

Savage Named SCAC Player of the Week

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. –Austin College women's basketball player Ann Savage has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league office has announced.

Savage, a senior guard from Tulsa, Oklahoma led the 'Roos in scoring in both of the team's victories last week, putting in 12 in a balanced effort against Hardin-Simmons before scoring 19 in a blowout win over Hendrix. Savage averaged 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting an incredible 69.2% from the field and 80% from three-point range. 

Savage connected on 8-of-10 threes to help the 'Roos go 2-0 on the week, including burying 6-of-7 in the win over Hendrix. Savage currently leads the SCAC with a 52.8% clip from beyond the arc and is second with 4.9 assists-per-game.

Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.