DAYTONA BEACHH, Fla. - St. Thomas' Nickerline Montina has been named The Sun Conference Player of the Week for games played Jan. 16-22, 2012. This marks the second time this season Montina has received the honor.
Montina, a 5-9 senior from Miami, Fla., scored 35 points (the second-most in Bobcats' history) to lead STU to a thrilling overtime win over Ave Maria. She followed that with a 20-point, seven rebound performance against Southeastern (a 61-51 win for STU). Montina averaged 27.5 ppg, 8.0 rbg and 2.0 apg for the week.
Other Nominees
Yasmene Harris, Northwood
Myia Russell, Johnson & Wales
Katarina Olivo, Warner
S. Dileonardo, Webber International
Dominique Butler, Florida Memorial
Ciara Carter, Southeastern
Sandy Jenkins, Ave Maria