Lauryn Taylor of Francis Marion Named D2CIDA National Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lauryn Taylor of Francis Marion has been recognized as the National Player of the Week by the Division II Conference Information Directors of America (D2CIDA).
Taylor earned the honor after being named Conference Carolinas Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts in leading the Patriots to a 2-1 week.
A sophomore center from Blythewood, South Carolina, Taylor averaged 26.0 points and 18.0 rebounds per game with three assists, three steals and a blocked shot in the three games. She shot 54 percent (34-of-63) from the floor, 3-of-11 (27 percent) from the 3-point arc and 7-of-11 (64 percent) from the foul line. She began the week with 19 points and 10 rebounds with a steal and an assist in a loss to Chowan on Feb. 8. She then set a new career-high with 29 points and 23 rebounds with a block, a steal and one assist in a win over North Greenville on Feb. 11. Her 23 rebounds are the most by a Patriot in 26 seasons. Taylor then set another career-high with 30 points and grabbed 21 rebounds with one steal and one assist in a win over Converse on Feb. 12.