Cowgirls' Allyson Fertig tabbed MW player of the week
Feb. 20—University of Wyoming center Allyson Fertig was named Mountain West women's basketball player of the week on Monday.
The sophomore from Glendo averaged 22 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and two assists to help the Cowgirls (18-9 overall, 11-5 MW) go 1-1 last week. She made 20 of her 29 shots (69%) from the floor.
Fertig matched a team high with 24 points on 11-for-15 shooting during UW's 71-62 loss Thursday at New Mexico. She also grabbed a team-best nine rebounds against the Lobos.
Fertig posted 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks during the Cowgirls' 70-58 win at San Diego State. They trailed the Aztecs by as much as 15 points early in the third quarter during that contest.
The 6-foot-4 Douglas High graduate leads UW with 12.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Fertig also is posting a team-high two blocks per outing. During her last four games, Fertig has averaged a hair less than 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, while also shooting nearly 80% from the floor.
The Cowgirls host Nevada (9-17, 6-9) at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. They close the regular season against Colorado State (18-9, 11-5) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
