RICHARDSON, Texas – The American Southwest Conference today announced its weekly women’s basketball awards and Howard Payne University freshman Amanda Turpin was honored as the ASC West Division Player of the Week.

WEST DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Amanda Turpin
Howard Payne freshman guard Amanda Turpin (Cypress, Texas) led the Lady Jackets to a 2-0 week and a second place in the ASC West Division standings, averaging 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game. She had a game-high 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field in the 10-point win over Concordia Texas. Turpin also had 17 points, five boards and two steals in a 77-75 victory over Mary Hardin-Baylor.