Whalen was instrumental in Valdosta State's 2-0 week, aiding in their record-breaking 23-game winning streak. The freshman forward averaged seven points on a remarkable 67 percent shooting, with five rebounds and two assists per game. In a 91-45 win over West Alabama, Whalen recorded a career-high 12 points and eight rebounds in just 16 minutes of play, shooting 63 percent from the field and hitting a three-pointer.