Whalen reeled in her first GSC Player of the Week award this season after averaging 10.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, and two steals in a 2-1 week for Valdosta State. The sophomore began the week by scoring six points, pulling down 13 rebounds, and having two assists against Christian Brothers. She then had a team-leading ninth double-double with 16 points and a career-high 16 boards in addition to having five steals and two assists in a 78-45 victory over Auburn Montgomery. The Cumming, Ga. native would finish the week off with a near double-double as she had 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and another steal in 54-44 win against Montevallo.