WBK: Carroll named Division III National Player of the Week by USBWA

Newton, Mass. – Senior Meg Carroll (Douglas, Mass.) was named Division III National Player of the Week Tuesday afternoon by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) for her performances last week.

Carroll is the first Laser to receive the honor from the USBWA.

Carroll recorded a pair of double-doubles and a school record as Lasell (2-4) defeated both of its opponents last week. On Tuesday, she scored a school-record 39 points (15-of-24 FG, 9-of-14 FT), while adding a career-high 20 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in the Lasers' 83-77 win over Northern Vermont-Johnson. Then, on Thursday, Carroll scored 10 of her 28 points (13-of-21 FG, 2-of-4 FT) over the final five minutes to secure a 72-67 victory at Rivier. Her stat line in the game also included 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. For the week, Carroll averaged 33.5 points, 17.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks while shooting 62.2 percent (28-of-45) from the field and 61.1 percent (11-of-18) from the foul line. For her efforts, Carroll was also named Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Week.

Carroll's play has been instrumental in the Lasers two game win streak.

Carroll and the women's basketball team will be back in action on Thursday, December 9, when they play host to Fitchburg State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

For this week's men's and women's USBWA Division III National Player of the Week, click here.