RICHARDSON, Texas — After blocking a last-second three-point attempt at Black Hills State to secure the road win for the St. Mary's University Women's Basketball team, forward
Raynne Malik has been named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
Malik, a sophomore from London, Ontario, blocked seven shots on the road sweep for the Rattlers, helping them to their first 2-0 start since 2016-17. Malik also posted double digits in rebounds in both games, with 10 at South Dakota School of Mines and 13 at Black Hills State, with 15 of the 23 coming on the defensive end of the floor.
Malik currently ranks second in the LSC with 11.5 rebounds per game and leads the league with 3.5 blocked shots a contest. She also averaged 8.5 points and 1.0 assists and steals per game.
The Rattlers play an exhibition game at Lamar on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. before hosting Western Colorado in the home opener on Saturday at 3 p.m. as part of a doubleheader with the men's team.
