A senior forward/center from Blythewood, South Carolina, Lauryn Taylor of Francis Marion averaged 23.5 points, 17.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game in two conference wins last week for the Patriots.
In the league wins over Barton and Lees-McRae, Taylor shot 64 percent (16-of-25) from the field while also connecting on 12 free throws. In the victory over Barton, Taylor registered 22 points, 14 rebounds and two steals. She closed out her week with 25 points, 21 rebounds and four assists on the road at Lees-McRae.
Taylor has a collected a double-double in 11 games this season, including in nine straight contests. She presently leads all of NCAA Division II in rebounding and double-doubles. Taylor is averaging 19.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game on the 2023-24 season. She has now claimed weekly honors from the conference five times in the 2023-24 season.
2023-24 Conference Carolinas Women’s Basketball Weekly Awards
Week 9 (Jan. 16, 2024)
Player of the Week: Lauryn Taylor, Francis Marion
Defensive Player of the Week: Kalaya Hall, UNC Pembroke