Maura McAfee, Hope, Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Maura McAfee, Hope, Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Maura McAfee of Hope earned the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week Award on Monday for games through Nov. 22.

McAfee, a senior from Midland, became the 14th player in team history to reach 1,000 points in her career after Hope’s 102-44 defeat of Bethany to claim the Tip Off Tournament title at DeVos Fieldhouse on Saturday. She finished with 12 points and earned Tournament MVP honors.

In Hope’s tournament opening 83-41 win against Monmouth (Ill.), McAfee scored 18 points after six field goals and 6-for-6 shooting at the free throw line. She added six blocks, six boards, an assist and a steal in 23 minutes of work to round out an impressive stat line.

McAfee played just 15 minutes in the victory over Bethany but poured in a dozen points on 6-of-10 shooting from the floor to produce a milestone day. She also grabbed five rebounds, swiped two steals and blocked a shot in her limited time on the floor.