The Gulf South Conference announced its women's basketball weekly award winners for Week 13 of the 2023-24 season with games played between Feb. 5-11
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kalifa Ford, Jr., F, Valdosta State
Ford averaged 18 points, 7.5 rebounds, and two assists in wins over Christian Brothers and Union. Against third-ranked Union, the junior recorded her first double-double of the season with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Her 30 points were one shy of her career high, while her 10 rebounds set a new career high. Notably, she went a perfect 10-10 from the free-throw line in the 74-56 win over Union.
Other nominees: Amelia Bell (MC); Macey Lee (UU); Allasha Dudley (AUM); AJ McCandlis (DSU); Marisa Snodgrass (UM); Claire Sutherland-Case (UWF); Mallory Hampton (LEE)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Olivia Lee, Fr., G, Union
Lee guided Union to a 1-1 record last week, averaging 10.5 points, six rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. In the 81-78 victory against West Florida, the freshman contributed 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. Additionally, Lee grabbed seven rebounds, tying for the game-high.
Other nominees: Erin Whalen (VSU); Grace O'Gara (AUM); AJ McCandlis (DSU); Cali Smallwood (UM); Keira Leffew (LEE); Bella White (UAH); Amya Patterson (SU)
2023-24 GSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Nov. 14: Jada Powell, West Georgia (Player); Cali Smallwood, Montevallo (Freshman)
Nov. 21: Taylor Searcey, Valdosta State (Player); Ramie Reid, Montevallo (Freshman)
Nov. 28: Macey Lee, Union (Player); Cali Smallwood, Montevallo (Freshman)
Dec. 5: Aleisha Curry, Valdosta State (Player); Ramie Reid, Montevallo (Freshman)
Dec. 12: Mallory Hampton, Lee (Player); Grace O'Gara, Auburn Montgomery (Freshman)
Dec. 20: Kalifa Ford, Valdosta State (Player); Kendall Lacoste, West Alabama (Freshman)
Jan. 3: Zuriyah Davis, West Georgia (Player); Olivia Lee, Union (Freshman)
Jan. 9: Haley Nichols, Alabama Huntsville (Player); Cali Smallwood, Montevallo (Freshman)
Jan. 16: Mallory Hampton, Lee (Player); Olivia Lee, Union (Freshman)
Jan. 23: Claire Sutherland-Case, West Florida (Player); Cali Smallwood, Montevallo (Freshman)
Jan. 30: Allasha Dudley, Auburn Montgomery (Player); Bella White, Alabama Huntsville (Freshman)
Feb. 6: Amelia Bell, Mississippi College (Player); Grace O'Gara, Auburn Montgomery (Freshman)
Feb. 13: Kalifa Ford, Valdosta State (Player); Olivia Lee, Union (Freshman)