BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Valdosta State guard Mary McMorris (player) and Alabama Huntsville guard Ivey Maddox (freshman) were each recognized with Gulf South Conference women’s basketball weekly awards after week four of the 2024-25 season.
Player of the Week:
Mary McMorris, Jr., G, Valdosta State
McMorris reeled in her first GSC Player of the Week award this season after an efficient offensive display in an 87-60 win over Clayton State. On top of dropping a career-high 26 points in the victory, the junior shot 63 percent from the field and 80 percent from three-point land after knocking down four treys. She also contributed as a facilitator with six assists and made her impact felt on the defensive end with two steals and three defensive boards.
Other nominees: Jordan Gillies, Montevallo; Olivia Allen, Delta State; Ivey Maddox, UAH; Gabby Litvak, AUM; Haylee Johnson, Lee
Freshman of the Week:
Ivey Maddox, Fr., G, Alabama Huntsville
Maddox brought home her first-career GSC Freshman of the Week award following a two-game stretch that saw her average 21 points, five rebounds, and a block. To start the week, the Cullman, Ala. native dropped 20 points on 54 percent shooting, including drilling five threes, in a 81-38 win over Trevecca Nazarene while also putting up two blocks, a steal, and five rebounds. This was then followed up with a perfect nine-for-nine shooting performance to help UAH to a 114-65 victory over Tennessee Southern. The freshman dropped a season-high 22 points while making all of her four attempts from behind the arc, grabbing five boards, and dishing out an assist.
Other Nominees: Julia Susla, Montevallo; Amaya Broadus, Valdosta State; Brilynn Findley, Delta State; Carrington Jones, AUM; Aryn Roberts, Union
2024-25 GSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Nov. 12: Mallory Hampton, Lee (Player); Daniela Gintere, Delta State (Freshman)
Nov. 19: Grace Watson, Delta State (Player); Mia Hollingsworth, Alabama Huntsville (Freshman)
Nov. 26: Kiersten Nelson, Valdosta State (Player); Jeannae Bolin, Trevecca Nazarene (Freshman)
Dec. 3: Mary McMorris, Valdosta State (Player); Ivey Maddox, Alabama Huntsville (Freshman)