JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – EKU's Liz Freihofer and Joseana Vaz along with Austin Peay's Jim'Miyah Branton claimed this week's Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Women's Basketball honors, announced Monday by the league office.
Freihofer was named Player of the Week after she averaged 19.5 points per game on the week. She recorded 27 points, six assists, two steals and a block in the Colonels' win against Midway. Vaz put up 16 points against North Dakota to be named Newcomer of the Week. She shot 6-for-12 from the filed against the Fighting Hawks. The forward recorded her first double-double against Midway, with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Branton earned Freshman of the week after her performance in the Govs' road win against Chattanooga. The Miami, Fla., native totaled 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists against the Mocs.
Player of the Week
Liz Freihofer, EKU
Other Nominees: Jim'Miyah Branton, Austin Peay; Mychal White, Jacksonville; Alexsandra Alvarado, North Alabama; Elle Blatchford, North Florida; Cameron Thomas, Stetson; Grace O'Gara, West Georgia.
Newcomer of the Week
Joseana Vaz, EKU
Other Nominees: Jim'Miyah Branton, Austin Peay; Triniti Ralston, Bellarmine; Mychal White, Jacksonville; Alexsandra Alvarado, North Alabama, Elle Blatchford, North Florida; Brenae Jones-Grant, Queens; Sophie Locatelli, Stetson; Asia Donald, West Georgia.
Freshman of the Week
Jim'Miyah Branton, Austin Peay
Other Nominees: Kenleigh Woods, EKU; Kimora Hester, Jacksonville; Gabby Jackson, North Alabama; Jamison Cardwell, North Florida; Sophie Locatelli, Stetson.
2025-26 Season Award Winners Nov. 10 | Player: Jasmine Jones, West Georgia;
Newcomer: Jasmine Jones, West Georgia;
Freshman: Tatum Brown, Jacksonville
Nov. 17 | Player: Priscilla Williams, Jacksonville;
Newcomer: Kyra Perkins, Austin Peay;
Freshman: Kenleigh Woods, EKU
Nov. 24 | Player: Liz Freihofer, EKU;
Newcomer: Joseana Vaz, EKU;
Freshman: Jim'Miyah Branton, Austin Peay