Senior Danielle Jenkins named NEWBA player of the week
1/26/2010 10:42:14 AM
Salem State College senior center Danielle Jenkins has been named New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Player of the Week for the week of January 18-24. Jenkins racked up 24.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per outing in a 2-1 week for the Vikings. She converted 62.2% (28-45) of her attempts from the field and 90% (18-20) of her free throw attempts. The center also chipped in with six asssists, five steals and six blocked shots. Jenkins recorded her first of two double-doubles in the week on Tuesday, when Salem State downed Framingham State College 79-48. She finished with 18 points, 10 boards and five blocks in the contest. She then exploded for 30 points and 10 rebounds in her team's 76-66 triumph over Fitchburg State College on Thursday. Jenkins rounded out her week with a 26-point, nine-rebound effort in an 83-69 setback at Bridgewater State College on Saturday.