A senior center from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Peterkin averaged 24.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in three games last week for Barton. Peterkin also shot 64 percent (30-of-47) from the field on the week. Peterkin scored over 20 in all three games last week and finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots in Barton’s 83-72 league road win over preseason favorite Belmont Abbey on Friday, Jan. 15.
2020-21 Conference Carolinas Women’s Basketball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Jan. 11, 2021)
Player of the Week: Maria Kuhlman, Belmont Abbey
Defensive Player of the Week: Allie Downing, Belmont Abbey
Week 2 (Jan. 18, 2021)
Player of the Week: Shanika Peterkin, Barton
Defensive Player of the Week: Peace Okeke, North Greenville